principal area in south-east Wales, United Kingdom
Asda display collapses onto toddler in Blackwood store: 'As we’ve gone to walk past the display it’s just given way and just fell on top of her'
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/asda-display-collapses-onto-toddler-34873683
Mob injures police officer in firework attack at protest in Caerphilly: Bottles and fireworks were thrown as police officers in riot gear tried to protect a ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/bottles-fireworks-thrown-crowd-police-34838953
'Kind and caring' man, 24, died from cardiac arrest in Cardiff Half Marathon: The family of Ross Williams-Griffiths, from Bargoed, said he embraced every ...
walesonline.co.uk/sport/kind-caring-man-24-died-34795929
North Wales Live Oct 25
Leanne Jones, 53, died suddenly at her home in Aberbargoed on October 3, leaving her two sons Leo, 16, and Joel, 11, sharing a bedroom at their sister's ... Show more
Welsh mum dies leaving two sons who don't know when they'll find a new home
Welsh mum dies leaving two sons who don't know when they'll find a new home
Passenger dies in two-car crash near Crumlin: The passenger of a black Audi A5 died at the scene of the two car collision on Saturday evening
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/passenger-dies-two-car-crash-34814673
Popular Welsh rugby player and coach dies suddenly as clubs pay tribute: The much-loved coach has been remembered as a 'true rugby man' and an 'absolute ...
walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/popular-welsh-rugby-player-coach-34757712
Key FactsWelsh Rugby Clubs Mourn Dai Tovey’s Sudden Death
Oct 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk
- Risca RFC announced that Tovey, a father of three, died suddenly on Sunday.
- He was understood to be in his early 40s and had previously represented Wales at junior and youth levels.
- He was a popular player and coach across grassroots rugby clubs in Newport and Caerphilly.
- Several former clubs remembered him as respected and kind, while Pontllanfraith RFC called his death a major local loss.
Rest peacefully, Dai. You will never be forgotten, and you will always be part of our rugby family.— Risca RFC, in their tribute to the late youth coach Dai Tovey.
Antiques Roadshow returns to Caerphilly Castle where vinyl valuation floors guest
walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/antiques-roadshow-returns-caerphilly-castle-34715692
Northamptonshire pub among the best in the UK for its waterside location: “I believe what makes us stand out is both our gorgeous location and our relationships ...
daventryexpress.co.uk/news/braunston-pub-among-the-best-in-the-uk-for-its-waterside-location-9176766
Pub of the Week at Blackwood's Halfway House: This week's Pub of the Week visits the Halfway House in Blackwood, where fresh local produce ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26600605.pub-week-blackwoods-halfway-house/
Tributes paid to Blackwood TikTok creator Valley Lad Ad: Tributes have been paid to a social media personality who has died.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26559727.tributes-paid-blackwood-tiktok-creator-valley-lad-ad/
Police issue update after dogs run over in horror incident in Caerphilly: The quad biker made off with a dog harness attached to the vehicle
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/police-issue-update-after-dogs-34629122
Trethomas quad bike incident suspect arrested by police: A 19-year-old man has been arrested after a quad bike incident in Trethomas, Caerphilly ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26557543.trethomas-quad-bike-incident-suspect-arrested-police/
Wedding guest attacked doorman at Caerphilly golf club: A wedding reception at Ridgeway Golf Club in Caerphilly descended into chaos when a guest attacked a ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26530696.wedding-guest-attacked-doorman-caerphilly-golf-club/
Pantside fire live - Arrest made in Pantside fire: Follow live updates after a major fire destroyed five homes in Pantside, Newbridge, with families evacuated ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26459888.pantside-fire-live---arrest-made-pantside-fire/
Tamarind Indian restaurant Risca displays huge 5-star banner: A Risca restaurant's giant 5-star food hygiene banner has gone viral online after a photo of ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26491528.tamarind-indian-restaurant-risca-displays-huge-5-star-banner/
Family-run Caerphilly wildlife park with tickets from £5.50 is a total revelation
walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/family-run-caerphilly-wildlife-park-34493789
M&S plans to open new store in Caerphilly : It comes after plans were approved for retailer Next to transform a unit in the same retail park
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/ms-plans-open-new-store-34530521
New Tredegar wildfire extinguished after mountain blaze: A wildfire which broke out on a mountain in New Tredegar has been brought under control ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26480071.new-tredegar-wildfire-extinguished-mountain-blaze/
Abertysswg wildfire sends smoke across neighbouring towns: Smoke from a mountain fire in Abertysswg has been seen across the Rhymney Valley as crews respond to ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26491680.abertysswg-wildfire-sends-smoke-across-neighbouring-towns/
Five homes have been destroyed after a devastating fire on a quiet Welsh street. Firefighters were called to the scene of a fire in Pantside ... Show more
Fire rages for hours near people's homes in Senghenydd : Residents in Senghenydd have been warned to keep all doors and windows closed
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/fire-rages-hours-near-peoples-34431282
Video footage shows efforts being made by Welsh farmers to save their land from burning away in a large fire. Young farmer Ethan Davies-Bunny said his family ... Show more
Military joins response to fires in Newport and Caerphilly: The Ministry of Defence has released images showing 100 soldiers deployed to help tackle wildfires ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26468019.military-joins-response-fires-newport-caerphilly/
Just when you think you've secured the win! 🤯 The first-ever Caerphilly 5K delivered some unbelievable finish-line drama this weekend ... Show more
This incredible and quite frightening video shows four wildfires happening right now in South Wales. The video was taken at the top of Twmbarlwm and can see ... Show more
Fundraiser launched for Pantside fire victim who lost home: A fundraiser has been launched to help a man who was left homeless after a fire destroyed his home ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26477425.fundraiser-launched-pantside-fire-victim-lost-home/
LIVE - Fire reported on St Sannan Road near the Bryn: Another fire has been reported on St Sannan Road in Pontllanfraith The fire is reportedly near forestry on ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26466763.live---fire-reported-st-sannan-road-near-bryn/
Homes completely destroyed in house fires - live updates : The fire service advised people to keep their windows and doors closed
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/homes-completely-destroyed-pantside-house-34450853
Man, 35, dies at Bannau Brycheiniog national park from sudden adult death syndrome
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/man-35-dies-welsh-national-34435626
Boy, 11, has been missing for five days after vanishing in South Wales: Officers from Gwent Police are keen to locate 11-year-old Rory, who was last seen in the ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/missing-rory-blaenau-gwent-caerphilly-37508728
Our reporter Olivia Griffin was at Wattsville and Rhiwderin this morning reporting on the wildfires that are on-going. Watch her update her and read more in ... Show more
Newport wildfire update as Wattsville smoke reaches Newport: Smoke has been seen rising from hillsides as firefighters tackle multiple wildfires across South ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26452560.newport-wildfire-update-wattsville-smoke-reaches-newport/
Mountain Road, Caerphilly closed after overnight crash: A road has been closed since the early hours of this morning, August 9, following a crash.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26448456.mountain-road-caerphilly-closed-overnight-crash/
Footage show scenes of devastation in Blaenavon after a major wildfire left the landscape scorched and blackened 🚨
The blaze on Mynydd Garnclochdy has been ... Show more
Footage from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service shows the extent of the Blaenavon wildfire.
Residents and businesses in Abertillery ... Show more
Key FactsMassive Fire Engulfs Blaenavon Mountain in Wales
Jul 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
- The wildfire started Sunday evening at Mynydd Garnclochdy between Abersychan and Blaenavon in southeast Wales.
- More than 40 firefighters are working to contain the fire spanning an area equal to 120 football pitches.
- Residents nearby have been advised to keep windows and doors shut due to heavy smoke.
- Challenging terrain and wind conditions require the use of specialist 4x4 vehicles and quad bikes for firefighting.
Amy Dowden gets bronze statue in Caerphilly town map: Amy Dowden has been honoured in bronze - along with several other famous faces - in Caerphilly.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26272979.amy-dowden-gets-bronze-statue-caerphilly-town-map/
Nelson Hotel Norwich Premier Inn to be knocked down: The demolition of a Norwich Premier Inn has been approved and will make way for a new 248-room hotel and 492 ...
eveningnews24.co.uk/news/26267458.nelson-hotel-norwich-replaced-new-hotel-flats/
Gavin & Stacey superfans buy Uncle Bryn's house and turn it into show-inspired getaway
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/gavin-and-stacey-house-bryn-37341347
Caerphilly schools stay open despite red heat warning: Caerphilly Borough Council is not advising schools to close as amber and red weather warnings for extreme ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26219316.caerphilly-schools-stay-open-despite-red-heat-warning/
Key FactsEurope Faces Deadly and Intense Heatwave Crisis
Jun 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rte.ie
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rte.ie
- Forty-nine French mainland departments are under red alert, up from 35 earlier in the weekend.
- Two young children were found dead in a car, with heatwave conditions considered a leading cause.
- Heat-related deaths occurred in the Gironde region where temperatures surpassed 40°C in June.
- France and Belgium limited rail services to prevent heat-induced breakdowns during peak hours.
The causes of death are yet to be determined, but the heatwave is the leading line of inquiry.— Hélène Mourges, the prosecutor in the town of Carpentras, said.
Approval for privately-owned Traveller site in Risca: Councillors in Caerphilly have approved a family’s bid for a Traveller site on the edge of Risca.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26208606.approval-privately-owned-traveller-site-risca/
Gwent Police officers locate cannabis cultivation in Cwmcarn: Officers from Gwent Police have seized a cannabis cultivation in Cwmcarn.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26184521.gwent-police-officers-locate-cannabis-cultivation-cwmcarn/
Welsh rugby player dies suddenly aged 32 as club rocked by second tragedy: The father of three from New Tredegar died suddenly on Sunday, it has been announced
walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/welsh-rugby-player-dies-suddenly-34083413
Caerphilly mum who spent thousands turning home into children's paradise gets 'heartbreaking' messages
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/caerphilly-mum-who-spent-thousands-34012113
Man attacked by four teens in Abertridwr, Caerphilly: A 72-year-old man was assaulted by four other males, believed to be teenagers, in Abertridwr
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26138288.man-attacked-four-teens-abertridwr-caerphilly/
A man has died following a crash on the A468 in Caerphilly: An 18-year-old man has died following a crash involving a car and a lorry on the A468 in Caerphilly.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26130324.man-died-following-crash-a468-caerphilly/
Caerphilly paedophile told – 'It's too late for tears': Paedophile Jake James, aged 25, from Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly was jailed at Newport Crown Court
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26116695.caerphilly-paedophile-told---its-late-tears/
Boy, 10, in hospital after falling from zip wire : The pupil from Blackwood was on a school trip to the Dolygaer Outdoor Centre when he fell from a zip wire
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/boy-10-hospital-after-falling-33968606
One-man crime wave stole Pokémon cards and Lego in Blackwood: Andrew Wyatt, 36, stole Pokémon cards and Lego in Blackwood
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26112407.one-man-crime-wave-stole-pok-mon-cards-lego-blackwood/
Appeal after motorcyclist, 44, dies in A472 Hafodyrynys crash: A 44‑year‑old man has died after a motorbike crash on the A472 at Hafodyrynys ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26079022.appeal-motorcyclist-44-dies-a472-hafodyrynys-crash/
'Please consider your vote wisely': Following your article on the list of candidates for Newport and most of Islwyn (excluding the Ynysddu and Pontllanfraith ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26032007.please-consider-vote-wisely/
Dark secret behind this small Welsh car wash: Video footage showed migrants hidden in lorries and boats as Dilshad Shamo and Ali Khdir ran a people trafficking ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/dark-secret-behind-small-welsh-33746870
Reform's Caerphilly office vandalised with 'fascism' banner : This latest vandalism comes just months after the building was vandalised with graffiti for the ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/reforms-caerphilly-office-vandalised-again-33722094
'I wouldn't trust Reform UK to run a bath let alone a country': As was proven in the Caerphilly by-election and supported by opinion poll after opinion poll ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25924392.i-wouldnt-trust-reform-uk-run-bath-let-alone-country/
Man found dead on Viaduct Lane in Maesycwmmer, near Caerphilly: Thomas Street in Maesycwmmer remains closed after a man was found dead on Viaduct Lane
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25925920.man-found-dead-viaduct-lane-maesycwmmer-near-caerphilly/
Caerphilly Council's former CEO gets new management role: A former council chief executive has been appointed CEO of a national public body
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25911486.caerphilly-councils-former-ceo-gets-new-management-role/
Council tax in Caerphilly borough to rise by 6.25 per cent: Council tax bills in Caerphilly will rise by 6.25 in April despite concerns over affordability.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25885483.council-tax-caerphilly-borough-rise-6-25-per-cent/
Plaid Cymru win double Van council by-elections, Caerphilly: Plaid Cymru continued its run of form in Caerphilly on Thursday with a double victory in two council ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25872751.plaid-cymru-win-double-van-council-by-elections-caerphilly/
Boy, 14, reported missing as police appeal for help to find him : Camron was last seen in the early hours in Blackwood, Caerphilly as police urge him to confirm ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/boy-14-reported-missing-police-33450053
RECAP - Police incident closes A4048 near Pontllanfraith: A police incident has closed the A4048 in Pontllanfraith near a business centre The road is closed ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25871127.recap---police-incident-closes-a4048-near-pontllanfraith/
Caerphilly man headbutted victim he held grudge against it: Caerphilly man headbutted and beat up someone he held a grudge against after he burst into his home
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25849769.caerphilly-man-headbutted-victim-held-grudge/
‘You can tell the mood has changed’: How Plaid Cymru led the Welsh fightback against Reform
theguardian.com/politics/2026/feb/01/wales-independence-plaid-cymru-green-coalition-reform-cardiff-caerphilly-byelection
Bus goes up in flames as road closed: Emergency services including fire officers, police and council workers are at the scene while the road remains closed on ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/bus-goes-up-flames-road-33346469
Video goes viral after man berates staff at Blackwood chip shop: A video showing a man behaving rudely towards staff at a Blackwood chip shop has gone viral on ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25771656.video-goes-viral-man-berates-staff-blackwood-chip-shop/
Caerphilly drugs pair jailed after police seize cocaine: Corey Rowlands and Gemma Jones have been jailed after officers more than £5,000-worth seized cocaine ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25759532.caerphilly-drugs-pair-jailed-police-seize-cocaine/
Police have confirmed the out-of-control lorry that smashed into three parked cars in Ebbw Vale this morning had been reported stolen before the crash ... Show more
Mother who slammed Reform in debate stands for Plaid: A mother who made headlines after attacking Reform’s immigration stance at last year’s Caerphilly Senedd ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25747687.mother-slammed-reform-debate-stands-plaid/
North Wales Live Jan 12
Visitors slammed for 'unacceptable behaviour' in Welsh mountains: National park bosses have released a statement following two serious incidents
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/visitors-slammed-unacceptable-behaviour-welsh-33210797
I had a Sunday roast at Bistro 8 in Blackwood and it was stunning!: An award-winning Sunday roast, standout starters, and even a dog-friendly menu—what’s not to ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25716357.sunday-roast-bistro-8-blackwood-stunning/
Tredegar Junction Hotel in Pontllanfraith may be demolished: A former pub in Pontllanfraith could be demolished to make way for new housing.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25741000.tredegar-junction-hotel-pontllanfraith-may-demolished/
Drug driver was three times over cocaine limit in Blackwood: Driver was caught when he was more than three times over the cocaine limit in Blackwood
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25730863.drug-driver-three-times-cocaine-limit-blackwood/
Snow falls across Newport, Torfaen, Ebbw Vale and Caerphilly: Gwent has had a covering of snow this morning with further yellow weather warnings in place
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25738572.snow-falls-across-newport-torfaen-ebbw-vale-caerphilly/
Boy hospitalised on Christmas Day after crash in Caerphilly: A 13-year-old boy was taken to hospital following a crash between a car and scooter on Commercial ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25726579.boy-hospitalised-christmas-day-crash-caerphilly/
Missing Newbridge man found after police launch appeal: Philip Thomas, 61, from Newbridge has been found after a police search.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25730180.missing-newbridge-man-found-police-launch-appeal/
Caerphilly woman caught with hammer in residential area: Caerphilly woman caught armed with a hammer in a residential area
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25727545.caerphilly-woman-caught-hammer-residential-area/
13-year-old girl missing from Welsh village for more than 24 hours: The schoolgirl was last seen more than 24 hours ago
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/13-year-old-girl-missing-33113056
'The people have had enough of Labour's lies and failure': The recent by elections in Caerphilly has seen Labour's vote crumble with the party coming a distant ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25707433.the-people-enough-labours-lies-failure/
Angry Bedwas neighbour sues to stop cats entering: A father from Bedwas, Caerphilly, has asked a High Court judge to ban his neighbour’s cats from his garden ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25719745.angry-bedwas-neighbour-sues-stop-cats-entering/