Nineteen-year-old Dylan Emery has reached the second round of snooker’s Welsh Open with a 4-3 victory over China’s Lu Ning.
“I began to experience vivid hallucinations” after sight loss
Kirsty James, 31, from Caerphilly, has Charles Bonnet Syndrome. She began experiencing hallucinations due to sight loss aged 21.
Fly-tipping across borough at five-year high
The number of fly-tipping incidents reported to Caerphilly council were higher during 2020 than in any of the four previous years.
Grants available for community projects
Grant funding has been made available for community groups and projects based in Rhymney, Pontlottyn and Abertysswg.
New ‘state-of-the-art’ crematorium opens
The Sirhowy Valley Crematorium, which is located off Sirhowy Enterprise Way, is the only crematorium in Caerphilly County Borough.
Plaid Cymru pledges to hold independence referendum
Plaid Cymru party members approved the pledge to hold an independence referendum, which was put forward by party leader Adam Price.
Tributes paid after death of snooker icon Doug Mountjoy
Snooker icon Doug Mountjoy, who was born in Tir y Berth, has died at the age of 78.
Hospital radio station to launch online for Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
Two-and-half years in the making, YYFM officially launches its on-demand internet radio service.
Month of fundraising planned for new breast care unit
The fundraising will be held in memory of Lyn Cushing – who was integral in fundraising efforts for the new breast care unit at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr.
Teaching support assistant recognised for going ‘above and beyond’ for pupils
Suzanne Allen, who works at Ysgol Gymraeg Caerffili, has been recognised for ‘going above and beyond’ for pupils during the coronavirus lockdowns.