Plaid Cymru continued its run of form in Caerphilly on Thursday with a double victory in two council by-elections.
No trains between Rhymney and Cardiff for week-long tunnel works
Rail services on the Rhymney line will be suspended next week for essential maintenance works in Caerphilly tunnel.
Health boards working together amid global supply shortage
Gwent’s health board has said it is working with the Welsh Government and other health boards amid a global supply shortage in bone cement – which is used in orthopaedic surgery for hips, shoulders and knees.
Up to £5,000 available for groups running community projects and events
Community groups, charities, social enterprises across Gwent can apply for up to £5,000 funding to run projects and events.
Cultural hub plan for Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall boosted by £270,000 grant
An ambitious, community-led, plan to transform Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall into a fully-fledged cultural hub has been boosted with a £270,000 grant.
Councillors across Wales set for 6.4% pay rise
The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru has published its annual remuneration report – the first since it took over responsibility for setting councillor pay.
UK Government backs council’s solar farm project
The 20MW Cwm Ifor Solar Farm could power 6,000 homes if it is built on “low-grade” farmland above Penyrheol and Abertridwr.
HMO conversion gets thumbs up despite parking concerns
Plans for a new HMO have been approved in Elliot’s Town, New Tredegar, despite concerns around parking.
Green light for ‘much needed’ supported living apartments
Housing association Bron Afon is behind the proposals for the new assisted living accommodation in Oakdale.
Two deny historic child abuse charges in court
Two people have denied charges in connection with a police investigation into historic child abuse at a former children’s home in.
Opinion
Peredur Owen Griffiths MS: ‘We know this is not as good as it gets’
In this article for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Peredur Owen Griffiths talks about the upcoming council by-election, Plaid Cymru’s Senedd election campaign, and more.
Why has the 20mph limit become such a political issue in the Welsh election?
Aberystwyth University’s Michael Woods and Charles Musselwhite explore the 20mph policy and its role in the upcoming Senedd election.
Environment issues have never been so fiercely debated in a Welsh election campaign
Michael Woods, of Aberystwyth University, discusses the environmental issues set to play a key role in this year’s Senedd elections.
Sport
Aber Valley Wolves wheelchair side play their first competitive match
Aber Valley Wolves’ wheelchair rugby league team secured a hard-fought 34-34 draw in their first-ever competitive game earlier this month.
Rugby round-up: All-borough clashes and heavy scorelines on Valentine’s Day
It may have been Valentine’s Day, but there was no love lost between Caerphilly County Borough’s rugby sides this weekend, with a number of all-borough derbies and heavy scorelines.