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Caerphilly

Caerphilly County Borough is headed by the county town of Caerphilly, famous for its popular medieval castle, its Caerphilly cheese, and as the birth place of Tommy Cooper. Other attractions include Cwmcarn Forest, The Winding House in New Tredegar, and the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. For all the latest news sign up to our newsletter here. You can have your say on stories by signing in here.

Man forced to demolish wall in 80cm row claims council is doing exactly the same thing
'It looks like there is one rule for the council and another for me. If these walls get approved it’s unbelievable and should be taken to court'
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'Loving, cherished' man killed almost instantly while walking on dual carriageway
Courts
Craig Walding had been asked to leave his friend's house and was hit by a car that same evening
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This is where all the highest risk coal tips in Wales are
Welsh Government
A huge piece of work has been carried out since 2020
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The latest death notices across the Valleys and Bridgend as families remember loved ones
People
Our thoughts are with their families and friends
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One of Wales' best fish and chip shops opens second takeaway and seafood restaurant
Caerphilly
The team behind Fish Kitchen 1854 have been working for three years to open their latest venture in Bargoed
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'I was slurring and vomiting after a night out - I woke up in hospital partially paralysed'
CaerphillyStaff at the hospital initially thought Lauren, from Caerphilly, was on drugs
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Amy Dowden says 'finish line is in sight' as she shares cancer update
Amy Dowden
The Strictly dancer from Caerphilly has been undergoing treatment
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The Welsh chip shop that people make two hour round trips just to visit
Caerphilly
"Bit of curry sauce please butt"
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Thousands raised to help family of mum and daughter killed in M4 crash
People
'The sudden loss of Sarha Smith and Cheryl Woods has placed an immense burden on their family both emotionally and financially'
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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after crash
Caerphilly
Gwent Police have confirmed that they received reports of a crash on Mountain Road in Caerphilly
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Lounges restaurant chain opening new venue in Caerphilly town centre
Restaurants
With restaurants located across the country, the popular Lounges restaurant chain is bringing its popular cafe bar to the town centre of Caerphilly
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Woman who waited 22 hours for an ambulance then spent half a day in it outside hospital dies
Caerphilly
'As a family the worst thing was knowing she was in agony and knowing we couldn't do anything about it'
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CardiffNew stunning helicopter flight over Welsh landmarks you can book this spring
The tour takes in some of south Wales' most famous sights from the air
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The Valleys Bucket List: 50 Things you absolutely have to do
Rhondda Cynon Taf
We have compiled a list of the obvious and not so obvious things that should be on your bucket list for the valleys
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The communities dying in plain sight of a town being pumped with millions of pounds of investment
Caerphilly
Is saving one town instead of sharing the wealth a gamble that will pay off?
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Summer events in the valleys 2022: Activities near me during the holiday
Rhondda Cynon Taf
There is plenty happening in and around the valleys this summer
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Haunting words of mum whose son was killed by out-of-control bulldog
Courts
Emma Whitfield said her beautiful son Jack Lis 'deserved to live more of a life than this'
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RestaurantsLounges restaurant chain opening new venue in Caerphilly town centre
With restaurants located across the country, the popular Lounges restaurant chain is bringing its popular cafe bar to the town centre of Caerphilly
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One of Wales' best fish and chip shops opens second takeaway and seafood restaurant
Caerphilly
The team behind Fish Kitchen 1854 have been working for three years to open their latest venture in Bargoed
Bookmark
The Welsh chip shop that people make two hour round trips just to visit
Caerphilly
"Bit of curry sauce please butt"
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Bonfire Night 2023: The best firework displays in the Valleys and Bridgend
Bonfire Night
There's several displays in and around the Valleys and Bridgend this half term
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Halloween 2023 and half term events in and around the Valleys this autumn
Halloween
There's plenty on this half term to keep the whole family entertained around Rhondda, Cynon, Merthyr Tydfil, Bridgend valleys and beyond
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