Ashley Comley first walked through the doors of the Mountain Ash Citizens Advice office more than 20 years ago as a volunteer.
Parties at odds over plan for 6.25% council tax hike
Senior councillors in Caerphilly are expected to push ahead with proposals for a 6.25% council tax increase in next year’s budget.
Major fire cause still unknown as building demolished
The cause of a major fire at a building in Pontllanfraith last week is still unknown.
Up to £50k of support available for small and medium businesses
The Welsh Government is investing a further £2.2 million into its Tech Valleys Business Productivity Enhancement Programme.
£23m funding for 160 new ambulances across Wales
One-hundred-and-sixty new ambulances will soon be on the road across Wales following a £23.1 million Welsh Government investment.
Decision day inches closer on contentious plans for 300 homes
Plans for a large housing development on fields in Cefn Fforest could finally be decided after years of uncertainty.
Tribunal rules Gwent Police discriminated against officer with HIV diagnosis
An employment tribunal has told Gwent Police to pay £43,000 to an officer it discriminated against after he was placed on restricted duties following an HIV diagnosis.
Heroes who rescued baby from burning car recognised as ‘Community Stars’
Two men who stopped on the A465 between Rhymney and Merthyr Tydfil to rescue a nine-month-old baby from a burning car have been recognised as ‘Community Stars’ for their actions.
Fire service called as blaze breaks out on high street
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service attended a fire at a property on Blackwood High Street on Monday afternoon.
Work underway on 58 new flats in town centre
The Lower Plas Court development, in Blackwood, will include one three-storey apartment block and one five-storey block.
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.