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NRW investigates fuel spill into stream in Caerphilly

Monday, April 6, 2026

Natural Resources Wales is investigating the source of a fuel spill into a stream in Caerphilly after residents reported a strong smell of fuel.

WATCH: Lauren Price’s post-fight press conference after Piñeiro Aquino win

Sunday, April 5, 2026

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Price remains world champion after victory over Piñeiro Aquino in Cardiff

Sunday, April 5, 2026

Lauren Price MBE held on to her welterweight world boxing titles in Cardiff last night with a unanimous decision after ten tough rounds.

Senedd Members remember Hefin David and call for change in suicide reporting

Thursday, April 2, 2026

All 60 Senedd Members came together to remember the late Caerphilly representative Hefin David – and call for change in the way suicide is reported in Wales.

HMO plans turned down over flood risk

Thursday, April 2, 2026

A council report shows the application drew six objections during a recent public consultation period, with concerns including antisocial behaviour, noise and disruption.

Fire engines from south Wales donated to war-torn Ukraine

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Eight fire engines from south Wales are being donated to firefighters in war-torn Ukraine, as part of South Wales Fire and Rescue’s vehicle replacement programme.

One week to go for election hopefuls to submit their nomination papers

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Senedd election hopefuls for the Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni constituency have a week to get their nomination papers in to Caerphilly Council.

New pre-loved shop supporting adults with learning disabilities into work

Thursday, April 2, 2026

A new community shop in Pontllanfraith is helping adults with learning disabilities gain valuable work experience and build confidence on their journey into employment.

Ambulance response times improve across Gwent

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Ambulance response times across Gwent have shown an improvement in latest figures published. 

Wales Green Party ready to be ‘kingmakers’ in Senedd election

Thursday, April 2, 2026

The Wales Green Party are ready to be “kingmakers” at this year’s Senedd election, its leader Anthony Slaughter said as the party launched its campaign.

Opinion

‘Council’s decision to press ahead with changes to home to school transport is truly baffling’

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Caerphilly Senedd Member Lindsay Whittle criticises council changes to school transport in this piece for Caerphilly Observer.

Short-term pothole repairs ‘represent a false economy’

Monday, March 30, 2026

In this piece for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Peredur Owen Griffiths talks about potholes and Plaid Cymru’s Senedd election campaign.

‘It has been the honour of my life to represent you in the Senedd’

Friday, March 27, 2026

Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney MS Dawn Bowden has thanked the community in this piece for Caerphilly Observer, as her time in the Senedd draws to a close.

Sport

Kyran Jones extends unbeaten record with win over Goulding

Sunday, April 5, 2026

The middleweight faced Liverpool’s Connor Goulding on the undercard of Lauren Price’s world title fight.

Pupils compete at school football competition

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

School pupils from across the borough gathered to compete at this year’s Secondary Schools Finals football competition.

Latest News

  • NRW investigates fuel spill into stream in CaerphillyMonday, April 6, 2026
  • Kyran Jones extends unbeaten record with win over GouldingSunday, April 5, 2026
  • WATCH: Lauren Price’s post-fight press conference after Piñeiro Aquino winSunday, April 5, 2026
  • Price remains world champion after victory over Piñeiro Aquino in CardiffSunday, April 5, 2026
  • All 60 Senedd Members have signed Vikki Howells' letter
    Senedd Members remember Hefin David and call for change in suicide reportingThursday, April 2, 2026
  • 36 Penallta Road, Ystrad Mynach, pictured in June 2025
    HMO plans turned down over flood riskThursday, April 2, 2026

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Legal & Public Notices

  • Planning notice for land south of Valley View, Cefn HengoedThursday, April 2, 2026
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, April 2, 2026
  • Notice of application for a variation of a premises licence: Ffos CaerffiliMonday, March 30, 2026
  • Notice of application for a premises licence: Machen Cricket ClubMonday, March 30, 2026
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