A planning wrangle has seen a new application to build 175 homes on a golf course deferred by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s planning committee.
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Machen youngster recognised at BBC’s 500 Words competition for aspiring writers
An aspiring young writer from Machen finished above thousands of other entrants as he won bronze in BBC Radio 2’s 500 Words competition.
Latest figures show attacks on South Wales firefighters have almost trebled in 12 months
Attacks on firefighters have almost trebled in 12 months, latest figures show.
Family’s tribute to Shauna Davies who died on the weekend in Caerphilly
The family of a 15-year-old girl who died after police were called to a wooded area on the weekend have paid tribute to their “beautiful daughter”.
Gwent Police Deputy Chief Constable to get the force’s top job
The current Deputy Chief Constable of Gwent Police, Julian Williams, is set to get the force’s top job on a permanent basis, Caerphilly Observer can exclusively reveal.
£1.3m for schools in Wales to boost pupils’ coding skills
Schools across Wales are to get a share of £1.3 million in a bid to boost pupils’ computer coding skills.
Primary school pupils make a splash at swimming festival
Over 200 youngsters from across Caerphilly County Borough took the plunge and competed in a festival of swimming.
Police release CCTV footage after Blackwood Bus Station damage reports
Police are appealing for information after Blackwood Bus Station was damaged.
Record numbers turn out for scorching 2017 Caerphilly 10k race
A record number of runners turned out for the popular Caerphilly 10k race on Sunday June 18 in sweltering summer conditions.
15-year-old girl who died on Caerphilly Mountain Road is named by police
A 15-year-old girl who died in Caerphilly over the weekend has been named as Shauna Davies.