Author Gavin Clifton, who has Cerebral Palsy, has released is third book – Anya and The Enchanted Wheelchair – and hopes it can inspire children to embrace and celebrate their differences.
‘False statements’ row over council’s withdrawal from anti-nuclear group
An anti-nuclear partnership’s officer has blasted Caerphilly County Borough Council over comments made when it withdrew from the group.
A469 repairs could cost £20m and begin next autumn
After more than a decade of disruption, repairs to the A469 between Pontlottyn and Tirphil could begin next autumn, at a cost of around £20 million.
Long-term funding deal secures future of Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
A multi-year funding agreement will help safeguard businesses, communities and wildlife that rely on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.
School closing temporarily following ‘significant outbreak of flu-like illness’
St Martin’s headteacher Lee Jarvis confirmed more than 240 pupils are currently off sick, with the school closing to reduce further transmission.
Bargoed Christmas Market 2025 cancelled due to forecasted high winds
It is the third year in a row where a festive fair has been cancelled in Bargoed due to poor weather.
Opinion
‘Residents feel let down’ over toxic Ty Llwyd quarry
South Wales East MS Delyth Jewell demands action on Ynysddu’s Ty Llwyd quarry so residents “can have confidence that their community is safe”.
‘A McDonald’s on the A472 just doesn’t make sense’
Steve Aicheler, a community councillor from Machen and a candidate in the recent Caerphilly Senedd by-election, outlines why he thinks a new McDonald’s for Maesycwmmer is wrong.
New council leader ‘will reach every corner’ of the borough to engage with residents
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s new leader, Cllr Jamie Pritchard, has written about his appointment, his plans in the role, and his desire to ‘work closely with the community’.
Sport
Pontypridd United edge past Trethomas Bluebirds in grudge match
Pontypridd United have secured a narrow 2-1 win over rivals Trethomas Bluebirds in a fierce Cymru South match under the Friday night floodlights.
Football preview: Familiar faces await Trethomas as Caerphilly Athletic keep pace on leaders
Trethomas Bluebirds will be visiting some familiar faces when they take on Pontypridd United away on Friday November 28.