Wintery weather forced the closure of four Caerphilly County Borough schools on Monday morning.
Town’s McDonald’s restaurant in line for facelift
A McDonald’s restaurant in Caerphilly could be set for a new year facelift, according to plans submitted to the county borough council.
Hospital face mask rules remain in force, health board confirms
Early in December, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) reintroduced mask wearing and tightened visiting rules across its hospital sites following “a sharp rise in winter illnesses and infection rates”.
MS calls for rethink over flats plans due to lack of car parking
Lindsay Whittle has called for a rethink over plans to build 24 flats in Ystrad Mynach without providing any car parking spaces.
Burglar wanted back in prison as police appeal launched
Aaron Boucher, 25, from Caerphilly, has breached the conditions of his release, according to Gwent Police.
Tourism weatherproofing fund increased following ‘overwhelming’ demand
This additional investment will help businesses extend their operating seasons and create better experiences for visitors, the Welsh Government said.
Chickenpox vaccination programme rollout begins
All children aged 12 to 18 months are being offered a vaccine for chickenpox – also known as Varicella – for the first time.
Indoor ski slope plans could be approved in January
Plans for the UK’s largest and longest indoor snow centre could be officially approved in January.
Police renew Kyle Vaughan appeal 13 years after his disappearance
Gwent Police is renewing its appeal for information on the murder of Newbridge man Kyle Vaughan on the 13th anniversary of his disappearance.
Welsh Government seeks public views on new ten-year dementia strategy
A new ten-year Dementia Strategy was published earlier this month, following on from Wales’ first Dementia Action Plan, which sought to improve services and remove stigma around the condition.
Opinion
First Minister: ‘This new year brings opportunities and hope’
First Minister Eluned Morgan looks towards the year ahead in her 2026 New Year message.
Laura Anne Jones MS: ‘We can make the Welsh Dragon roar once more’
Reform UK Senedd Member Laura Anne Jones, who represents South Wales East, looks ahead to 2026 in this opinion piece.
First Minister: ‘Your compassion strengthens our communities and reminds us what Wales does best’
First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan, thanks emergency service workers, NHS staff, and the thousands of volunteers working this Christmas.
Sport
Rugby round-up: Postponements and setbacks on first weekend of the new year
The new year began on a subdued note for Caerphilly County Borough’s rugby teams, with winning runs coming to an end and a spate of postponements.
Rugby round-up: Bedwas, Abercarn, Deri, and Blackwood Stars all top of the tree at Christmas
It was the final chance for local clubs to head into Christmas on a high, with a mixed weekend of results and widespread postponements across the divisions on Saturday December 20.