In 1941, a fire broke out in the castle’s roof and quickly engulfed the building gutting it from the inside.
Christmas markets set to go ahead this year
Christmas markets will be returning to Caerphilly County Borough in the coming weeks.
No further Covid restrictions over the next three weeks, First Minister confirms
Wales will remain at the current Alert Level Zero, while Covid passes will not be extended to hospitality settings such as pubs and bars in the next three weeks.
Dental services to get £3m funding boost
Dental services in Wales will receive £3m in extra funding, the Welsh Government’s Health Minister, Eluned Morgan, has announced.
Town doing its bit to tackle climate crisis
As world leaders discussed the climate crisis at Cop26, Caerphilly residents played their part in tackling the crisis.
Day care centre motion rejected by council
Currently, council-owned day centres are operating on a reduced basis – something which has been fiercely criticised by carers.
Aber Valley FC crowned Community Club of the Year
Aber Valley FC were announced as Community Club of the Year winners during half-time of the Wales v Belarus game in Cardiff.
Further strike action called off after bus drivers win pay increase from Stagecoach
Bus drivers in Blackwood have called off further strike action after winning a pay dispute with employers Stagecoach.
Rebecca achieved her weight loss goal with her local Slimming World
Rebecca Thomas, from Bargoed, loses 3st following the Slimming World food optimising plan.
Former Education Minister and ex-Plaid leader named on Constitutional Commission
The Constitutional Commission was set up by the Welsh Government in October, and now the members who will serve on the commission have been announced.