Council planners have turned down a developer’s proposals for a new retaining structure at the Gelli Farm housing development in Blackwood.
Plans for 16 ‘much-needed’ affordable homes take step forward
Plans for a new affordable housing scheme in Pontywaun have taken a major step forward, with the appointment of a contractor to build the homes.
Young people urged to get Meningitis B jab ahead of university start
Teenagers and students starting university or residential college this autumn are being urged to book their free Meningitis B (MenB) vaccination before the term starts.
Record demand hits Welsh A&Es as summer heatwave drives emergency visits
Data published on Thursday August 20 shows more than 104,000 total attendances at Welsh emergency departments last month.
Businesses can apply for tech grants of up to £250,000
Businesses, research groups, and public bodies across Wales can now apply for grants of up to £250,000 to invest in new machinery and technology.
Frustrations over government support for £20m A469 road repairs
Caerphilly Council’s leader said he is frustrated the Welsh Government hasn’t offered more support for a planned £20 million A469 road repair programme.
GCSE Results Day: Pupils across borough receive their results
Across Wales, the number of pupils achieving grades A* and A has risen slightly to 19.6% – up from 19.5% last year.
Former pub’s flats plan approved at second attempt
Seven flats can be built at a former pub in Bargoed, council planners have decided.
Award for community efforts to save Blackwood ‘Stute
Blackwood Town Council has been recognised at a national awards ceremony for its role in the campaign to save the town’s Miners’ Institute.
Military stands down as wildfire operations continue
The army are standing down from supporting firefighters after being brought in to help tackle a wave of wildfires across south Wales.
Opinion
Ruth Jones MP talks wildfires, Maxime Cinema, and Green Flag Awards
Newport West and Islwyn MP Ruth Jones discusses the recent fires, Blackwood’s Maxime Cinema, and the Green Flag Awards in her latest piece for Caerphilly Observer.
‘News that a replacement town centre post office has been delayed is a blow for Caerphilly’
In his latest piece for Caerphilly Observer, Plaid Cymru MS Lindsay Whittle talks Caerphilly’s post office replacement, wildfires, the Hengoed by-election and more.
‘These fires do not just pose a threat to our wildlife and environment in Wales – they risk our lives too’
Casnewydd Islwyn’s Plaid Cymru Senedd Member Peredur Owen Griffiths discusses recent fires and GCSE and A-Level results in his latest piece for Caerphilly Observer.
Sport
Cricket catch-up: Machen, Blackwood, and Pontymister & Crosskeys among winners
Several of Caerphilly County Borough’s first sides picked up key wins as the end of the season nears in the South East Wales Cricket League.
Price beaten in all-Welsh final in New Zealand
Gerwyn Price reached the final of the New Zealand Darts Masters over the weekend, but was beaten in the showpiece by fellow Welshman Jonny Clayton.
Treowen Stars make light work of Caerphilly Athletic under tough conditions
Treowen Stars welcomed fellow borough side Caerphilly Athletic to life in the Cymru South with a comfortable 3-0 win at Bush Park under the baking sun.
Trethomas Bluebirds still searching for first win after home defeat to Caerau Ely
Trethomas Bluebirds have suffered their first defeat of the season in a back-and-forth 4-2 loss against Caerau Ely in the Cymru South.
Darts academy hits tops in treble championship glory
Ten young darts players from Markham Darts Academy returned home with three trophies after competing in a regional grand finals tournament in Berkshire.