Plaid Cymru continued its run of form in Caerphilly on Thursday with a double victory in two council by-elections.
Plan for 21 new homes approved after affordable housing deal struck
A proposal for 21 new homes in Oakdale has been given the final go-ahead after a deal was struck for affordable housing.
MP objects to plans for new McDonalds in Maesycwmmer
Labour MP Chris Evans has written to the council’s planning department, outlining concerns raised by residents over the plans.
Thumbs up for butcher’s shop conversion into holiday let
A former butcher’s shop in Pengam can be converted into holiday accommodation, council planners have decided.
Police investigation into woman’s death continues
The woman died at a property on Caerphilly Road, Nelson, at around 10.45pm on Saturday February 14.
No trains between Rhymney and Cardiff for week-long tunnel works
Rail services on the Rhymney line will be suspended next week for essential maintenance works in Caerphilly tunnel.
Health boards working together amid global supply shortage
Gwent’s health board has said it is working with the Welsh Government and other health boards amid a global supply shortage in bone cement – which is used in orthopaedic surgery for hips, shoulders and knees.
Up to £5,000 available for groups running community projects and events
Community groups, charities, social enterprises across Gwent can apply for up to £5,000 funding to run projects and events.
Cultural hub plan for Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall boosted by £270,000 grant
An ambitious, community-led, plan to transform Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall into a fully-fledged cultural hub has been boosted with a £270,000 grant.
Councillors across Wales set for 6.4% pay rise
The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru has published its annual remuneration report – the first since it took over responsibility for setting councillor pay.
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
Rugby round-up: Bedwas’ first defeat, losing bonus-point for Ynysddu
As Wales hosted Scotland in the Six Nations on Saturday February 21, many club sides across the borough had the weekend off.
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.