Residents of Cwmgelli Villas in Blackwood say they are living in constant fear of flooding, gas outages and damage linked to the housing development above their homes.
Optimism over future of ‘vital’ ONS after questions over its Newport future
The Office for National Statistics is “vital” to jobs and prospects in Newport, the city council’s leader has stressed.
Gwent Coroner’s service facing ‘significant rise’ in demand for inquests
Legal changes have caused a “significant rise in case volume” at Gwent Coroner’s Service, meaning nearly three-quarters of new inquest hearings have missed a scheduling target.
Citizens Advice: How to get help from food banks if you need it
In its latest column for Caerphilly Observer, charity Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent explains how people can seek help from food banks..
Caerphilly MS calls on United Welsh to withdraw plans to build on Nant y Calch Farm
Caerphilly Senedd Member Lindsay Whittle has called on developers to withdraw plans to develop housing on Nant y Calch Farm, Caerphilly.
Christmas lights back on at church after fundraising effort
St Augustine’s Church in Pontllanfraith is having its Christmas lights switched back on after local fundraising efforts.
Opinion
‘A McDonald’s on the A472 just doesn’t make sense’
Steve Aicheler, a community councillor from Machen and a candidate in the recent Caerphilly Senedd by-election, outlines why he thinks a new McDonald’s for Maesycwmmer is wrong.
New council leader ‘will reach every corner’ of the borough to engage with residents
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s new leader, Cllr Jamie Pritchard, has written about his appointment, his plans in the role, and his desire to ‘work closely with the community’.
‘Something fundamental has happened within the political scene’
South Wales East MS Peredur Owen Griffiths discusses Plaid Cymru’s recent win in the Caerphilly Senedd by-election.
Sport
Pontypridd United edge past Trethomas Bluebirds in grudge match
Pontypridd United have secured a narrow 2-1 win over rivals Trethomas Bluebirds in a fierce Cymru South match under the Friday night floodlights.
Football preview: Familiar faces await Trethomas as Caerphilly Athletic keep pace on leaders
Trethomas Bluebirds will be visiting some familiar faces when they take on Pontypridd United away on Friday November 28.