Caerphilly County Borough Council has agreed to apologise to a resident who raised a complaint regarding social services.
Author: Richard Gurner
Nant yr Aber river to be monitored over pollution fears following fire
The Nant yr Aber river in Caerphilly is be monitored over the coming days after foam used to extinguish an industrial fire entered it.
Bargoed heroin dealer who ‘spread misery’ jailed
A Bargoed man who ‘”spread misery” by selling heroin and crack cocaine has been jailed.
Order banning dogs from sports pitches renewed for further three years
Council rules banning dogs from marked sports pitches and other measures have been renewed for a further three years.
Concerns over destruction of hedgerow at housing development
Planning officials are investigating concerns over the destruction of hedgerow at a Taylor Wimpey housing development in Blackwood.
Barrier plan to stop fly-tipping on patch of disused land in Penyrheol
Plans have been unveiled to block off land at Penyrheol in a bid to stop illegal fly-tipping.
Shopkeeper ordered to pay £3,200 after prosecution
A Crosskeys shopkeeper has been ordered to pay more than £3,200 in fines and court costs after selling a single cigarette to a council officer carrying out a test purchase.
Caerphilly Observer attends Buckingham Palace reception for local media
His Majesty The King has paid tribute to the work of local media with a special event at Buckingham Palace.
Driver admits killing mother and daughter in M4 crash
Cheryl Woods, 61, and Sarha Smith, 40, were killed in a five-vehicle crash near Chippenham at around 9.10am on Friday October 20, 2023.
Bank Santander announces branch closure and reduced opening times
Bank Santander has announced its Blackwood branch will be closing in June this year, while Caerphilly’s will be reducing its hours.