Two people have been killed in a reported explosion in the garden of a property in Heol Fawr, Nelson.
Plaid Cymru victorious in Penyrheol council by-election
Plaid Cymru candidate Aneurin Minton picked up 60% of the votes cast to secure the win and maintain his party’s total control of the ward.
New operating model backed for miners’ institute
The ’Stute was saved from being ‘mothballed’ under council cost-cutting measures at the start of the year, and following widespread public opposition.
Risca Male Choir to team up with Hear Her Voice choir for Christmas performance
The performance, called The Night Before Christmas, will include “a stunning array of Christmas arrangements”, the choir has said – including mulled wine and mince pies.
Around 125 jobs at risk as aluminium firm looks to close Bedwas site
Norsk Hydro is looking to close five of its European extrusion plants, including its site on Pant Glas Industrial Estate, due to “prolonged weak demand and market downturn”.
Person in hospital following railway incident in Nelson
A person is in a critical condition in hospital following an incident on the railway line in Nelson, British Transport Police has confirmed.
Primary school raises £10k for Children in Need appeal
Pupils, staff, and parents at Ysgol y Castell came together to raise £9,708.73 for the charity through a variety of fundraising activities.
Opinion
Ken Skates: ‘Communities from Rhymney southwards will be better connected’
In this opinion piece written for Caerphilly Observer, transport secretary Ken Skates outlines what the Welsh Government has been doing to improve transport links in south Wales – including the electrification of the Rhymney railway line.
‘There is no point developing a facility which is not up to the standard expected’
In this piece for Caerphilly Observer, Plaid Cymru MS Lindsay Whittle calls for review into the swimming pool depth at the town’s new leisure centre, and thanks residents for their support since his by-election win.
‘Residents feel let down’ over toxic Ty Llwyd quarry
South Wales East MS Delyth Jewell demands action on Ynysddu’s Ty Llwyd quarry so residents “can have confidence that their community is safe”.
Sport
Four Caerphilly martial artists win medals at world championships in Germany
Four young martial artists from Caerphilly have returned home with an impressive haul of medals after representing Wales at the WKU World Championships in Germany.
Snooker star who impressed on European stage aiming to build on successful 2025
Trethomas’ Allan Morgan, 47, impressed at the European Championships this year, and following a strong 2025, he’s aiming for “the same again” next year.