A wave of fresh talent is ready to light up the stage at Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall on Friday May 2 with “A Night of Rising Starz”, a special evening celebrating Wales’ up-and-coming performers.
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Dementia group welcomes mayor to French-themed activity morning
A French-themed morning of activities designed to stimulate those living with dementia has been held at Newbridge Memo.
Cut-off residents to wait another year for work on new bridge
Building work on a new bridge in Bassaleg, reconnecting stranded residents with the wider community, will not begin until at least April 2026.
Council apologies for ‘extremely upsetting’ text sent to bereaved family
Caerphilly County Borough Council has apologised after sending a text message to bereaved parents asking about childcare.
Engineering firm with more than 350 staff becomes employee-owned
A Bedwas-based engineering firm employing more than 350 staff has become one of the largest businesses in south Wales to become employee-owned.
Couple celebrate 70th wedding anniversary
Billy and Brenda Jones from Abertridwr have recently celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary surrounded by friends and family.
Half of Newport’s street lights to be switched back on
Half of Newport’s street lights will be switched back on at night, following complaints shift workers felt unsafe travelling to or from their homes in the early hours.
Caerphilly’s new leisure centre could cost a further £2.5m
A new leisure and wellbeing hub in Caerphilly could cost a further £2.5 million to build, councillors have learned.
Council agrees ‘difficult’ decision to close school
Rhydri Primary School will close in July, after Caerphilly County Borough Council deemed falling pupil numbers meant the school would be unable to balance its budget.
Hendre Junior School to merge with Hendre Infants
Hendre Infants and Hendre Junior School, which sit on opposite sides of St Cenydd Road, in Trecenydd, will be allowed to “amalgamate” and strengthen ties.