A few months after residents in Draethen decided they were going to try and save their village pub, a group of 59 investors have raised almost half of the asking price.
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Residents could see positive changes to city centre ‘in just a few months’
Plans for a “new era” of prosperity in Newport city centre have been largely welcomed by councillors.
Runners raise more than £800 for homelessness charity
Thanks to a record-breaking turnout at the Caerphilly 10k, runners have helped raise more than £800 for homelessness charity, Llamau.
Wales is overhauling its democracy – here’s what’s changing
Bangor University’s Stephen Clear looks at the incoming changes to the Senedd and how we elect Senedd Members.
Woman in hospital after five-car crash on bypass
Gwent Police said the woman’s injuries are “not thought to be life-changing or life-threatening”.
‘This continued short-changing of Wales should be of concern’
In his monthly blog for Caerphilly Observer, Plaid Cymru Senedd Member for South Wales East, Peredur Owen Griffiths, talks about the UK Government’s recent spending review
Pupils’ 2k race efforts raise more than £7k for new school playground
More than 140 pupils from Twyn Primary School ran the Caerphilly 2k last month, with the money raised going towards upgrading the nursery and reception play area.
Cardiff University cuts ‘could be repeated year on year’
Cuts at Cardiff University will be repeated “year on year” at all universities in Wales unless fundamental reform is brought forward, a committee heard.
Plans for three-weekly bin collections mean ‘people will have to recycle more’
Bin collections across Caerphilly County Borough could move to a three-weekly service, in the council’s latest plans to encourage more recycling.
Former soldier’s new home plan meets reluctant opposition
A former soldier’s hopes of building a new home in Fleur de Lis have met reluctant opposition from councillors.