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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.

Council agrees ‘difficult’ decision to close school

Wednesday, April 16, 2025Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Rhydri Primary School will close in July, after Caerphilly County Borough Council deemed falling pupil numbers meant the school would be unable to balance its budget.

Council seeking ‘revised approach’ to sports pitch fees after 75% hike backlash

Thursday, April 10, 2025Thursday, April 10, 2025

More than 5,000 people signed a petition warning the rise in fees “could lead to the collapse” of grassroots programmes.

Claim city roundabout works will cause ‘serious difficulties’ as project funding questioned

Thursday, April 10, 2025Thursday, April 10, 2025

The Welsh Government said it had provided “significant funding” for development work and will liaise with councils on “final investment decisions”. 

What next for library services in Caerphilly County Borough?

Wednesday, April 9, 2025Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Communities across the borough, such as Abertridwr, have decided to fight to save their libraries.

Nant yr Aber river to be monitored over pollution fears following fire

Monday, April 7, 2025Monday, April 7, 2025

The Nant yr Aber river in Caerphilly is be monitored over the coming days after foam used to extinguish an industrial fire entered it.

Quarry in waste row could yet be classed as ‘contaminated land’

Friday, March 28, 2025Friday, March 28, 2025

Land at Ty Llwyd quarry could yet be classed as “contaminated” because of chemicals reportedly dumped there decades ago.

Council pauses ‘crazy’ pitch fees hike and says it will find “middle ground”

Thursday, March 27, 2025Monday, March 31, 2025

The leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has confirmed a proposed 75% hike in sports pitch fees will be paused, as a “late consultation” begins.

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