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Tag: Bedwas and Trethomas

From Bedwas to the cage: the rapid rise of Malakai Gough  

Tuesday, April 7, 2026Wednesday, April 15, 2026

At just 19, the new featherweight titleholder is turning heads in Welsh MMA – while staying grounded in his community. 

Inspectors tell school it needs ‘significant improvement’

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Inspectors highlighted inconsistent teaching quality, weak development of key skills, and weak leadership capacity as some of the main issues facing the school.

Flats planned at former ambulance hall

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

New proposals submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council show how applicant Nigel Willetts hopes to redevelop the “empty” hall on Pandy Road.

Tools firm secures multi-million pound loan funding

Monday, February 16, 2026Monday, February 16, 2026

Bedwas-based Spotnails has secured funding from the Development Bank of Wales and HSBC as it looks to continue its growth.

Disabled couple angry at council after parking concerns ‘overlooked’

Friday, February 13, 2026Friday, February 13, 2026

Malcolm and Cheryl Waters, from Trethomas, used to be able to park their car just a few steps away from their front door on Llanfabon Drive.

Club could have hours cut after neighbour complaints of ‘intrusion’ and noise

Friday, January 16, 2026Monday, January 19, 2026

A club in Trethomas could have its hours cut following a series of complaints about noise, loitering, and alleged urination and drug use outside the premises.

Caerphilly Ladies Choir to celebrate 60th anniversary

Thursday, January 15, 2026Monday, January 26, 2026

The choir was first set up in January 1966 and was known as the Margaret Roach Singers – named after the choir’s founder and first musical director.

Community singing sessions for people living with dementia and their carers

Thursday, January 15, 2026Thursday, January 15, 2026

Singing sessions for people living with dementia are being held in Bedwas, bringing together care homes and the wider community.

Potential loss of 125 jobs at aluminium factory raised in Welsh Parliament

Wednesday, December 17, 2025Wednesday, December 17, 2025

The potential loss of 125 jobs at a Bedwas aluminium plant has been raised in the Senedd, with the Welsh Government saying it “stands ready” to support workers.

Around 125 jobs at risk as aluminium firm looks to close Bedwas site

Friday, December 12, 2025Friday, December 12, 2025

Norsk Hydro is looking to close five of its European extrusion plants, including its site on Pant Glas Industrial Estate, due to “prolonged weak demand and market downturn”.

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