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Tag: Bedwas and Trethomas

Church-run Warm Space marks three years of supporting its community

Thursday, December 4, 2025Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Based at Bethel Baptist church, the warm hub-style scheme was launched in November 2022, with those at the church wanting to do their bit to help out.

Two people taken to hospital after Bedwas car crash

Friday, October 17, 2025Friday, October 17, 2025

Two people have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a car crash in Bedwas on Thursday afternoon.

‘Dawn of a new chapter’: Parish Trust opens community hub and new home

Monday, August 4, 2025Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Two years ago, the Parish Trust faced an uncertain future after it was forced to leave its previous base in St Thomas’ Church. Now, after opening its new base at the nearby former Bryn Hall, it’s future is bright.

Row continues over homes plan for ‘cherished’ green space in village

Tuesday, June 10, 2025Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Villagers who say a new housing development will destroy a well-used green space have urged Caerphilly County Borough Council to rethink its plans.

‘More than just a subject’: Parent anger as school drops GCSE option

Tuesday, May 27, 2025Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Parents are calling on a comprehensive school to reinstate a scrapped GCSE course described as “more than just a subject”.

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.

Homes plan approved despite hundreds opposing loss of green space

Monday, April 14, 2025

Hundreds of objections and letters of opposition have failed to stop council planners approving new homes on land in Trethomas.

Delyth Jewell MS voices support for efforts to protect ‘much-cherished community asset’

Friday, March 7, 2025Friday, March 7, 2025

In this month’s blog, South Wales East MS voices her support for Trethomas residents campaigning to protect green spaces in their village.

Plans for nine-bed HMO conversion submitted

Monday, February 24, 2025Monday, February 24, 2025

A five-bedroom house in Trethomas could be converted into a HMO for nine people, according to plans submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Three leisure centres at risk of closing down this year

Friday, January 10, 2025Monday, January 13, 2025

The futures of three council-run leisure centres are under threat – but residents will soon be able to have their say on the proposals before a final decision is made.

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