The issues of health, housing and transport, dominated a public question and answer session with First Minister Carwyn Jones.
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Police seek three women in connection with Blackwood shop theft
Police are appealing for information after several thefts from a bargain store in Blackwood.
Redrow appeals rejected plan to build 260-home development in Hendredenny
House builder Redrow has submitted a planning appeal to allow it to build 260 homes in Caerphilly.
Caerphilly Scout hall set for restoration thanks to five-figure award
A run-down Scout hut in Caerphilly is set for renovation after its resident group were awarded funding by the council.
South Wales East AM Mohammad Asghar’s blog: November 29, 2016
In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Conservative South Wales East AM, Mohammad Asghar, discusses the need for care services for dementia sufferers.
Police appeal after theft of £14,000 worth of council tools from Morgan Jones Park
Police are appealing for information after around £14,000 worth of council equipment was stolen from a Caerphilly park.
Oakdale’s Christmas lights appeal success
The village of Oakdale will be celebrating Christmas in style this year after a successful community appeal to pay for festive lights.
175 homes look set to be built on Oakdale Golf Course after council decides not to contest appeal
A planning appeal to build 175 homes on a golf course will not be contested by Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Persimmon Homes originally had its application to build the development on land at Oakdale Golf Club turned down by councillors back in March this year.
Islwyn AM Rhianon Passmore’s blog: November 28, 2016
In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Islwyn AM Rhianon Passmore talks cross party meetings in regards to a life-threatening illness, tackling train issues, and promoting music within education.
Wales to get extra £400m from UK Government for projects
Wales is to get an extra £400 million over the next five years to spend on capital projects, such as roads and schools.