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Wyllie

Phonetic: why-lee

Built around 1928/1929 to house miners after the Wyllie Colliery was developed, the village takes its name from Lt Co Alexander Keith Wyllie (1853-1926), who was one of the company directors of the Tredegar Iron and Steel Company.

Latest News

  • Damage to the pavement on Duffryn Road following the spill
    Spilling debris from lorry causes ‘traffic chaos’ as road closesFriday, June 5, 2026
  • Gwent Police officer
    Man taken to hospital with several broken bones after underpass attackFriday, June 5, 2026
  • Northern communities’ £20m fund moves step closer with chairman namedFriday, June 5, 2026
  • A stand at Newbridge RFC has been named after club legend Derek Morgan
    Newbridge RFC renames stand in honour of club legendFriday, June 5, 2026
  • The former St John Ambulance hall, Pandy Road, Bedwas, pictured in May 2023
    Plans resubmitted for ambulance hall flats after felled tree damaged first bidFriday, June 5, 2026
  • The home in Troedrhiwfuwch is up for auction
    Last remaining house in lost mining village goes up for auctionFriday, June 5, 2026

Find out how the communities of Caerphilly County Borough get their names

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Legal & Public Notices

  • Notice of application for a premises licence: Cefn Fforest Miners Welfare HallFriday, June 5, 2026
  • Notice of application for a premises licence: Cross Oak Inn, OakdaleFriday, June 5, 2026
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, May 28, 2026
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, May 14, 2026
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