Community interest company Cynefin Caerffili is leading a bid for Caerphilly to be named UK Town of Culture for 2028.
‘She’s smashing it’: The young taekwondo star with a mighty medal haul
At just nine years old, Seren Price has already built an extraordinary record in competitive taekwondo, securing 21 gold and silver medals in a little over a year.
Retired nurse honoured by King Charles at Windsor Castle
A retired nurse who worked in Caerphilly during her career has been hailed as “truly magnificent” by King Charles.
Flats plan revived at former pub but takeaway proposal dropped
Proposals for new flats at a former pub in Bargoed have been revived, after a first application was turned down by council planners.
New equipment at playgrounds across the borough
New play equipment is being installed at several parks across Caerphilly County Borough as part of an improvements programme.
More than 1,500 extra learners set to get EMA payments from September
More than 1,500 extra learners in Wales are expected to be eligible for Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) payments from September.
Gym firm eyes expansion for ‘Hyrox-style’ circuit training
Elite Fitness has applied for planning permission to change the use of three new neighbouring units at Newbridge Industrial Estate, where it is based.
Four-bed HMO plan submitted for terraced house
A terraced house in Rhymney could be converted into a new HMO for four people, with plans submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Car park tariff hikes hitting ‘already struggling’ traders
Cllr Nigel Dix said the decision to remove a 40p one-hour option last November had “a negative effect” on high street traders still recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Young rugby star a step closer to professional dream after academy selection
Lily Hawkins, 18, has been selected for the Dragons Academy at Coleg Gwent, having first caught the attention of academy coaches while at Idris Davies School.
Opinion
‘Smoke and mirrors’: Delyth Jewell MS attacks UK Government rail announcement
South Wales East MS Delyth Jewell, who represents Plaid Cymru, has said Wales “deserves clarity” over the UK Government’s recent rail funding announcement for Wales.
Lindsay Whittle on housing, Ruperra Castle, Plaid Cymru’s spring conference and more
Caerphilly MS Lindsay Whittle discusses housing, Ruperra Castle preservation efforts, the recent Plaid Cymru conference, and more in this piece for Caerphilly Observer.
‘This proposal raises serious environmental, planning and financial questions’
Simon Lewis, secretary of the Nant y Calch Conservation Group, has penned this piece for Caerphilly Observer outlining the group’s opposition to greenfield housing plan.
Sport
Rugby round-up: Big wins for Rhymney, Bedwellty, and Bargoed Athletic
Rhymney, Bedwellty, Bargoed Athletic, Blackwood Stars, and New Tredegar all racked up big scorelines on Saturday March 7.
Carmarthen grab last gasp winner over Bluebirds in nine-goal thriller
Carmarthen Town scored two stoppage time goals to edge past Trethomas Bluebirds 5-4 in a Cymru South classic at the Centre for Sporting Excellence.