South Wales Police (SWP) has confirmed a section of woodland in Machen was closed over the weekend as part of a search for a missing person.
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‘Blind and partially-sighted voters can feel humiliated and let down by the system’
The Welsh Government is working with a sight loss charity in an effort to improve blind people’s voting experiences.
Council leader: ‘Local opinion shapes the way we make decisions’
In this blog for Caerphilly Observer, Council leader Sean Morgan discusses the measures being proposed to plug the council’s multi-million pound budget gap.
Gaming society secures grant to expand and help ‘upskill’ young unemployed adults
Caerphilly Table-Top Gamers Society (CTG), has welcomed hundreds of children and adults to its gaming hubs across Caerphilly County Borough over the years.
Thumbs up for redevelopment of former city club
Planning officers have approved the ongoing refurbishment of the former Irish Club in Newport’s Commercial Road.
Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall celebrates 100 years of history
There was a clear sense of history at Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall as it celebrated its centenary with a special gala concert.
Citizens Advice: Steps to ensure your summer getaway runs smoothly
In its latest column for Caerphilly Observer, charity Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent explains some of the steps you can take to make sure your overseas trips runs smoothly.
Hendre Junior School’s efforts to promote Welsh language recognised with ‘gold’ award
It is a double celebration for the school, which was given an excellent report by Estyn school inspectors last year.
Councillors question why 346 council homes are empty with 6,420 people on the waiting list
Caerphilly County Borough Council terms these properties as ‘voids’ and as of December 2024, a ‘void’ property was empty on average for 218 days.
Universities facing massive challenges, says funding chief
The outgoing head of a new public body set up to oversee post-16 education warned of “massive challenges”, with cuts proposed at universities across the country.