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Decision to cut leisure centre opening hours is ‘not democracy’

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Caerphilly County Borough Council is “acting like a dictatorship” by preventing further talks on the future of Cefn Fforest Leisure Centre.

Welsh universities ‘not at immediate risk of collapse’

Wednesday, May 21, 2025Wednesday, May 21, 2025

No Welsh university is at immediate risk of collapsing under the weight of multi-million-pound deficits, according to the head of a public body set up to oversee post-16 education.

Ponies from common enjoying ‘brighter future’ thanks to joint welfare efforts

Thursday, May 15, 2025Thursday, May 15, 2025

Three equine welfare charities have come together to share updates on ponies which have been removed from Gelligaer Common as part of an ongoing welfare improvement project.

Council abandons plans to close two leisure centres following angry backlash

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Cefn Fforest and New Tredegar leisure centres have avoided the axe and will remain open with reduced hours, but Bedwas Leisure Centre is set to close.

Replacement of safety wardens with CCTV van labelled ‘backwards step’

Thursday, May 8, 2025Thursday, May 8, 2025

Cllr Kevin Etheridge said the wardens “used to walk around town on a regular basis – they knew the residents, they were like a people’s friend”.

Library closure plans criticised in Senedd as MS makes Welsh Government plea

Tuesday, May 6, 2025Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Plaid Cymru MS Delyth Jewell has called on the Welsh Government to provide support for libraries, with ten at risk of closure across Caerphilly County Borough.

Concern borough is ‘lagging behind’ on electric vehicle chargers

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

On-street charging systems for electric vehicles could be an option for Caerphilly if trials in neighbouring areas are successful.

Grandfather and granddaughter reach finals of global photography competition

Tuesday, April 29, 2025Wednesday, April 30, 2025

A grandfather and granddaughter from Caerphilly have reached the final of a global competition dubbed the ‘Oscars of food photography’.

Libanus Lifestyle to host Community Engagement Day for new garden project

Wednesday, April 23, 2025Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Blackwood community hub Libanus Lifestyle is inviting residents to a ‘Community Engagement Day’ to discuss plans for a transformative 12-month pilot project on its grounds.

Half of Newport’s street lights to be switched back on

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Half of Newport’s street lights will be switched back on at night, following complaints shift workers felt unsafe travelling to or from their homes in the early hours.

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