The family of a Risca man who passed away in a motorbike collision in Newport have paid tribute to a “true friend and gentleman”.
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New all-weather 3G pitch opens at Risca Leisure Centre
The new £1 million all-weather 3G sports pitch has finally opened at Risca Leisure Centre.Work on the new pitch began in January – and has been funded by the Welsh Government’s Community…
School pupils given behind-the-scenes F1 tour after winning international challenge
Ahead of this weekend’s British Grand Prix, school pupils from Caerphilly have been treated to a special behind-the-scenes visit to Silverstone.
Solar farm sale on track amid questions over council’s spending
Council plans to sell a solar project in Caerphilly are reportedly on track and have received “significant commercial interest”.
Police investigating reported assault as man, 30, released on conditional bail
A 30-year-old man from Caerphilly was arrested on suspicion of affray and threatening a person with an offensive weapon in a public place.
Thumbs-up for riverside flats despite bridge concerns
Plans for up to 40 riverside flats in Newport have won the backing of the city council’s planning committee.
Primary school’s ‘young engineers’ win big on the national stage
Five pupils from Bryn Awel Primary School in Rhymney have landed top prize at a national engineering competition, which saw over 70,000 entries from across the UK.
Demolition of Caerphilly’s former Indoor Market begins in earnest
The demolition of Caerphilly’s former indoor market has begun in earnest to make way for a £21 million development led by housing association Linc Cymru.
‘Absurd and bureaucratic’: Councillors hit back after a three-year safety campaign
A ‘dangerous’ roundabout in Pontllanfraith, where at least 20 accidents have been reported in the past decade, should be of “immediate concern” according to two councillors.
Council leader: Number of ‘exciting projects underway to bring assets back into use’
In this blog for Caerphilly Observer, council leader Sean Morgan discusses Community Asset Transfers and how to apply.