Blackwood Miners’ Institute could be run independently by as early as July 2026, under new plans.
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Police appeal for Caerphilly man over fire in Llanbradach
Gwent Police want to speak to Lee Rawle, 39, in connection with an investigation into an arson in the Llanbradach area.
Plan aims to help 1,000 residents get back into work
Millions of pounds will be spent in Caerphilly on job skills and getting 1,000 people into work this year.
‘It’s so important that our national sport is available to everyone’
In this blog for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Laura Anne Jones talks free-to-air Six Nations coverage, teacher recruitment and more.
Senedd rejects Tory motion on national insurance hike
The Senedd rejected Conservative calls for the UK Government to compensate charities for the increasing cost of employer national insurance contributions from April.
Mobile liver screening van coming to Caerphilly next week
Free liver scans will be available from the van, which will be parked up outside Morrisons from 10am to 4pm on Monday March 24.
Senedd Members denounce ‘devastating’ benefit cuts
Sioned Williams, Plaid Cymru’s shadow social justice secretary, raised concerns about UK Government proposals for the biggest shake-up of the welfare system in a generation.
Demolition work begins on town’s former indoor market building
Following an estimated 20 weeks of demolition works, 73 apartments are set to be built on Pentrebane Street.
Extended rail closures announced for passengers between Caerphilly and Rhymney
A section of the Rhymney Valley Line is set to close for a total of three months as work on the next phase of the South Wales Metro begins.
Driver admits killing mother and daughter in M4 crash
Cheryl Woods, 61, and Sarha Smith, 40, were killed in a five-vehicle crash near Chippenham at around 9.10am on Friday October 20, 2023.