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Opencast mine restoration plans should be called in – Delyth Jewell MS
Plans to restore an opencast coal mine should be called in by the Welsh Government, a Senedd Member has demanded.
Welsh Government’s tourism tax plans move closer with rates set to rise
Plans to bring in a tourism tax cleared the first hurdle in the Senedd, with the Welsh Government set to raise the rate to £1.30 per night per person.
Male voice choir welcomes new patron ahead of landmark anniversary
Caerphilly Male Voice Choir has welcomed a new patron ahead of its 130th anniversary, as it appeals for new members.
Barrier plan to stop fly-tipping on patch of disused land in Penyrheol
Plans have been unveiled to block off land at Penyrheol in a bid to stop illegal fly-tipping.
“We want to say thank you”: Ukrainians give back to the community at poignant ceremony
Ukrainians in Caerphilly have once again thanked the community for its support, with a tree-planting ceremony held at Morgan Jones Park over the weekend.
Ministers urged to keep promise on banning lying politicians
Welsh ministers have been urged to keep a promise to disqualify politicians found guilty of deliberate deception after appearing to backtrack on the commitment.
Ukrainian refugees to plant more trees to thank Caerphilly for its hospitality
Ukrainian refugees living in Caerphilly will plant trees this weekend to show their appreciation to Wales – and to honour those killed defending their country.
Call for action to stop hundreds of shopping trolleys being dumped in city neighbourhood
Trolleys dumped in drainage channels are a nuisance and pose a flood risk, warns a Newport councillor who has reported more than 100 incidents in the past year.
First look at Caerphilly Castle as Cadw prepares to unveil project’s first phase
Caerphilly Observer was given an exclusive tour underneath the tarpaulin and scaffolding, which has been in place since ‘phase one’ of the works began in 2023.