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.
Welsh Government urged to create emergency cash fund as older people’s poverty rises
An emergency support fund must be set up urgently to stop a growing number of pensioners falling into poverty, Wales’ Older People’s Commissioner has warned.
Historic Rhymney House Hotel goes up for auction at £215,000
A historic Grade II listed Rhymney hotel originally built for a 19th-century ironworks manager is going up for auction with a guide price of £215,000.
Planners turn down ‘contrived’ revamp of disused chapel
Plans to convert an empty chapel in Rhymney into two new homes have failed to impress council planners, who argued the design “fails to respect” the building’s past.
Thumbs up for Home Bargains expansion plan in retail park
The Home Bargains store in Blackwood can expand into a neighbouring unit, council planners have decided.
Council seeks builder for new multimillion pound recycling depot
Caerphilly County Borough Council has opened bidding for a construction firm to build its new recycling depot in Ystrad Mynach.
Firefighters tackle Rudry Common wildfire re-ignition as major incident continues
Firefighters are back at Rudry Common after a wildfire re-ignited, as the British Army continues to support crews tackling blazes across south Wales.
Politicians demand action as Caerphilly town centre post office replacement falls through
Political pressure is growing on the Post Office to reinstate its branch in Caerphilly town after an application to replace it was turned down by bosses.
Opinion
‘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.
‘Hyperbole has been ever present but reality and co-operation have been sadly lacking’
Plaid Cymru MS Peredur Owen Griffiths discusses Labour’s vote against the Welsh Government’s supplementary budget, and the new Secretary of State for Wales 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.