New constituency-by-constituency modelling suggests that Caerphilly is one of 14 Welsh Parliamentary areas that have swung in favour of the United Kingdom remaining in the European Union.
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Roundabout scheme is £1m over budget
Work to improve the capacity of a busy roundabout is thought to be around £1 million over budget, Caerphilly Observer understands.
Widow of coke plant worker awarded almost £16,000
The widow of a former worker at Natgarw coke works has been awarded almost £16,000 in compensation after a High Court ruling.
New apprenticeships on the way with £530,000 scheme
A £530,000 council apprenticeship scheme has been given the green light by councillors.
Police investigate assault at football match in Risca
Two people were taken to hospital with serious injuries after a fight broke out at a football cup final.
Cerys ‘braves the shave’ for Macmillan Cancer Support
A 12-year-old from Aberbargoed has shaved her head to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of her step-grandmother.
Drug dealer told to pay back just £644 – despite illegally making £24,000
A criminal brought down by his accomplice’s girlfriend’s Instagram photos of her “Kim Kardashian” lifestyle must pay back just £600 from his drug dealing profits.
Caerphilly Youth Service LGBTQ+ group celebrates two year anniversary
An LGBTQ+ group in Blackwood has recently celebrated their second anniversary.
Penallta Runners gets life-saving defibrillator from Tommy’s Ticker campaign
The Tommy Cooper Society has presented Penallta Runners with a defibrillator as part of its ‘Tommy’s Ticker Campaign’.
Gelligaer theatre group win UK competition
A theatre group in Gelligaer has been recognised as one of the finest in the UK at an awards ceremony in Stirling, Scotland.