A celebration of Welsh culture brought thousands of visitors to Blackwood as the town hosted a brand new event.
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Four schools removed from council list of ‘concern’ after improvements
Four schools across Caerphilly which fell short of Estyn standards after inspections have been removed from follow-up categories.
New specialist school unit finally set to open after flooding and asbestos issues
A new specialist school for vulnerable children is “on track” to open in Pontllanfraith in September after being hit by lengthy delays.
Praise for council’s work to support youngsters not in education, work or training
Councillors in Caerphilly have welcomed the local authority’s work to support young people not in education, employment or training.
Cafe and flats could replace town’s former bank
The former Santander bank in Blackwood High Street could be revived as a new business and homes.
New ‘pumptrack’ proposed for skate park
New plans submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council set out proposals for a new “pumptrack” at the Wern Park, Nelson
Footbridge refitted – but it will remain closed for ‘several weeks’
The Pantside Footbridge was removed in July 2025, having been damaged six years earlier – and was repaired off site before being reinstated over the weekend.
Missing cats spark calls for tougher safeguards after scanner failure
Owners of missing pets have called for stronger safeguards to ensure pets can be identified, while raising concerns over systems meant to help reunite lost cats with their owners.
More than 700 objections to Nant y Calch housing development plan
Harmoni Homes – a brand of United Welsh housing association – is seeking planning permission to redevelop the farm site, off Warren Drive, for 44 affordable homes.
Bid launched for Caerphilly to be named UK Town of Culture 2028
Community interest company Cynefin Caerffili is leading a bid for Caerphilly to be named UK Town of Culture for 2028.