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
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
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
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
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
Ambulance response times across Gwent have shown an improvement in latest figures published.
Wales Green Party ready to be ‘kingmakers’ in Senedd election
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.
Bargoed Spring Fair brings 2,250 visitors to town
More than 2,250 visitors came to Bargoed as the town hosted its spring fair on Saturday March 21.The fair brought a range of food and drink, craft stalls, and entertainment to the…
Villagers bemoan ‘Wild West’ road issues and relentless lorry traffic
Residents say relentless HGV traffic poses a constant nuisance in their village – with cars damaged, round-the-clock noise, and pollution.
Extra £2.6 million funding to fix Caerphilly County Borough’s potholes
An extra £2.6 million of funding will go towards fixing potholes and resurfacing roads across Caerphilly County Borough.
Opinion
‘Council’s decision to press ahead with changes to home to school transport is truly baffling’
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’
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’
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
Pupils compete at school football competition
School pupils from across the borough gathered to compete at this year’s Secondary Schools Finals football competition.
Rugby round-up: Bedwas, Blackwood, and Rhymney maintain league leads
There was more rugby action on Saturday March 28, as several borough clubs continued their march towards their respective titles and promotion bids.