The ‘Everyone Deserves a Christmas’ campaign has seen 50 festive hampers delivered to families most in need around the Upper Rhymney Valley.
Machen Women’s Institute brings festive cheer to with Christmas coffee cup topper
The project rounds off a successful year for the group, which just two years ago was on the brink due to dwindling membership.
The urgent mental health support available in Gwent this Christmas
The Christmas period isn’t always a joyful time, and Aneurin Bevan University Health Board wants local residents to know what urgent support services are available to them when they’re struggling with their mental health.
Welsh Ambulance Service unveils first fully-electric vehicles
The Welsh Ambulance Service has unveiled its first fully-electric vehicles as it looks to reduce its carbon footprint.
Three homes proposed for village’s ‘underused’ green plot
The terraced houses and off-street parking area is proposed for land between Duffryn Road and Llanarth Street, which is currently a grass-covered banking.
Two people released on conditional bail following attempted robbery at shop
Two people have been released on bail as police continue to investigate an attempted robbery in Trecenydd, Caerphilly.
Mystery of pointed windows found during Caerphilly Indoor Market demolition solved
The mystery of whether an old chapel or church had been uncovered during demolition of Caerphilly’s old indoor market has been solved.
Air rifle range and burger restaurant proposed for industrial estate
The unit could become a “mixed-use leisure” space featuring an indoor range, a “burger restaurant and dessert cafe”, and a public gaming area.
Caerphilly Council must reconsider cat fouling complaint after High Court ruling
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been ordered to reconsider a resident’s complaint about repeated cat fouling in his garden after the High Court ruled the authority applied the law incorrectly.
‘Truly disgraceful’: Police sergeant dismissed from force over gross misconduct
A Gwent Police sergeant has been dismissed without notice after being found to have breached the force’s behaviour standards.
Opinion
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.
‘Being leader is about being open, telling things straight and getting things done’
Caerphilly Council’s new leader Jamie Pritchard discusses his first six weeks in the job, engaging with residents, and plans for 2026.
‘We were not prepared to be a bystander to the hollowing out of our public services’
Plaid Cymru MS Peredur Owen Griffiths discusses his party’s budget deal with the Welsh Government, by-election success in Penyrheol, and his NHS experience following a recent serious knee injury.
Sport
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.
Gerwyn Price knocked out in World Darts Championship upset
Markham’s Gerwyn Price is out of the World Darts Championship following a straight sets defeat to Wesley Plaisier in the second round.