Friends of father-of-two Ben Crook. who died after a fall in Turkey, are trekking from Senghenydd to Snowdon to raise money for his children.
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Council ward boundary review begins as residents’ views sought
The electoral map of Caerphilly County Borough could be redrawn as a review of council ward boundaries gets underway.
Eisteddfod yr Urdd is ‘huge opportunity’ for Newport
Hosting the Eisteddfod yr Urdd could be transformative for Newport and “life-changing” for its young citizens, according to senior councillors.
Road reopened after three-car collision
Three cars were involved in a collision on Caerphilly Mountain this morning, with the road shut for around three hours.
New ‘affordable’ food pantry launches in Rhymney
A new community pantry has officially launched at St David’s Community Centre in Rhymney, providing local residents with access to affordable food and a welcoming community space.
UK minister visits Blackwood for welfare and employment talks
Labour’s Alison McGovern was invited to Blackwood Miners’ Institute for a roundtable discussion on welfare and employment support on Friday June 6.
Work begins on new ‘state-of-the-art’ leisure centre
Construction work on Caerphilly’s new £38million leisure centre is underway, with the project expected to be completed by March 2027.
HMO conversion plan for terraced street home
A property in Bargoed could become a house in multiple occupation (HMO) if new plans are approved by Caerphilly County Borough Council.
‘This would vastly improve people’s quality of life’: Delyth Jewell calls for quarry buffer zone
In her monthly blog for Caerphilly Observer, Plaid Cymru Senedd Member for South Wales East, Delyth Jewell, discusses calls for a mandatory buffer zone to be introduced around quarries.
Fire service ‘tested’ as wildfires increase by 483%
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said it responded to 928 wildfires in its area between January 1 and May 31 this year.