A 29-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire that saw 32 homes evacuated in Pantside, Newbridge.
Plans move forward for 17 new flats despite questions over lack of parking
Proposals for 17 new flats in Risca have taken a major step forward, despite some concerns the properties wouldn’t have sufficient parking.
New homes approved amid privacy and overlooking concerns
Two new homes can be built on land in a Pontlottyn neighbourhood, councillors have decided, amid concerns from neighbours about overlooking and privacy.
Farm park storage plan accused of causing ‘visual harm to countryside’
The owner of Cefn Mably Farm Park has been told a new storage area is causing “visual harm to the countryside”.
Students across the borough receive their A-Level results
Many of those collecting their results today began comprehensive school in 2019/20 – a year curtailed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Community rallies to support residents affected by fire
Newbridge Memo and Newbridge Rugby Club are open to those affected by yesterday’s fire in Pantside as the community rallies in support.
Village ‘already shaking’, warn residents opposed to recycling plant’s growth plan
Critics of a recycling firm’s expansion plans have warned their homes are “already shaking” due to the number of lorries roaring through their valley.
Firefighters continue to tackle Rudry Common blaze
Firefighters are continuing to tackle the Rudry Common blaze, which broke out on Tuesday afternoon.
Calls for mandatory school allergy safety laws to be brought to Wales
Calls have been made for the Welsh Government to introduce compulsory allergy safety measures in schools to protect an estimated 35,000 pupils in Wales living with severe allergies.
Shopping centre staff raise £1k in 1,115-mile charity challenge
Staff and retailers at Caerphilly’s Castle Court Shopping Centre have raised more than £1,000 after taking on a collective fitness challenge to raise money for the Wales Air Ambulance.
Opinion
‘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.
‘Wales has always been at its very best as a nation looking outward, not inward’
Plaid Cymru Senedd Member Lindsay Whittle talks Nation of Sanctuary and his recent engagements in his latest piece for Caerphilly Observer.
Citizens Advice: How to get support if you have to stop working due to ill health
In its latest column for Caerphilly Observer, charity Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent explains some of the some of the support out there if you have to stop working due to ill health.
Sport
‘From the town, for the town’: Caerphilly Athletic launch new kit with inspired designs
Having been promoted to the second tier of Welsh football, Caerphilly Athletic’s new kit collection is a tribute to the “town which has supported us every step of the way”.
Cricket catch-up: Wins for Newbridge and Machen on difficult weekend for other sides
It was a difficult weekend for many of Caerphilly County Borough’s first sides in the South East Wales Cricket League.
Caerphilly Athletic held to a point against resilient ten-man Cardiff Draconians
Caerphilly Athletic have secured their first point of the season in front of a packed crowd at the Centre for Sporting Excellence.
Nominations open for Sport Caerphilly Awards 2026
The annual award ceremony recognises the achievements of Caerphilly County Borough’s sportsmen and women, as well as the contributions of clubs, coaches, and volunteers.
Cricket catch-up: Big wins and heavy losses for borough teams
There were some big wins – and some heavy losses – for Caerphilly County Borough’s first sides in the South East Wales Cricket League last weekend.