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Tag: Bargoed

HMO critics warn against ‘wrong kind of change’ in ‘tight-knit’ town

Thursday, July 10, 2025Thursday, July 10, 2025

Local opposition to a proposed HMO in Bargoed has failed to prevent the scheme winning planning permission.

‘Incredible heritage’ of former Austin pedal cars factory remembered as memorial unveiled

Wednesday, July 9, 2025Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Between 1949 and 1971, more than 32,000 Austin pedal cars were produced in Tir y Berth.

New regeneration plans will be ‘transformative’ for towns’ high streets

Thursday, July 3, 2025Thursday, July 3, 2025

New regeneration plans for Bargoed and Blackwood have been broadly welcomed by councillors.

Council unveils regeneration plans to help two towns ‘recover’ and ‘thrive’

Friday, June 27, 2025Friday, June 27, 2025

New investment and regeneration plans for Bargoed and Blackwood will help the towns “recover” from economic challenges and “ultimately thrive”.

Parking pressures not enough to stop HMO bid for ‘very narrow’ street

Thursday, June 12, 2025Thursday, June 12, 2025

Plans for a HMO conversion in a “very narrow” Bargoed street have been approved amid warnings the neighbourhood is “already highly congested” with parked cars.

HMO conversion plan for terraced street home

Monday, June 9, 2025Monday, June 9, 2025

A property in Bargoed could become a house in multiple occupation (HMO) if new plans are approved by Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Live music hub named venue of the year thanks to ‘unique’ experience

Friday, June 6, 2025Friday, June 6, 2025

An ‘oasis’ on Bargoed High Street has been named music venue of the year, despite only being able to hold around 30 customers in its small café-bar.

‘Reckless and thoughtless’ motorcyclist dragged police sergeant across main road

Monday, June 2, 2025Monday, June 2, 2025

A motorcyclist who dragged a police sergeant across a main road while resisting arrest has been handed a suspended sentence and a driving ban.

Comprehensive school forced into lockdown after firearm scare

Tuesday, May 13, 2025Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Lewis School Pengam went into lockdown yesterday morning after reports of a firearm within the school grounds.

Bargoed May Fair returns this weekend

Wednesday, April 30, 2025Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Bargoed’s annual May Fair event returns this weekend, with a range of stalls, entertainment and funfair rides coming to the town.

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