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More than 100 objections fail to stop approval of ‘first’ HMO in village

Tuesday, April 22, 2025Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Caerphilly County Borough Council has approved planning permission for 7 Erasmus Terrace to be turned into a HMO for up to four people.

Citizens Advice: Get help with your council tax bill

Tuesday, April 22, 2025Tuesday, April 22, 2025

In its latest column for Caerphilly Observer, charity Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent explains some of the help available with your council tax bill.

Easter hampers delivered to families in need

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Each hamper, distributed from Rhymney Library as part of the ‘Everyone Deserves an Easter’ campaign, included a chicken dinner with vegetables, hot cross buns, Easter eggs and more.

Pupils hold ‘low carbon’ mock wedding with help from church

Tuesday, April 22, 2025Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Pupils from Fochriw Primary School have been learning about celebrations in their RE classes.

Two arrested after armed police raid home following ‘hoax call’

Tuesday, April 22, 2025Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Two people have been arrested after armed police burst into a home in Newport following a “hoax call”. 

Pupils learn vital life-saving skills through Rotary Club campaign

Tuesday, April 22, 2025Tuesday, April 22, 2025

More than 200 students and teachers have been taught vital life-saving skills at Newbridge School thanks to a campaign organised by local Rotary Clubs.

‘Rising Starz’ event set to shine at Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall

Friday, April 18, 2025Friday, April 18, 2025

A wave of fresh talent is ready to light up the stage at Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall on Friday May 2 with “A Night of Rising Starz”, a special evening celebrating Wales’ up-and-coming performers.

Dementia group welcomes mayor to French-themed activity morning

Friday, April 18, 2025Friday, April 18, 2025

A French-themed morning of activities designed to stimulate those living with dementia has been held at Newbridge Memo.

Cut-off residents to wait another year for work on new bridge

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Building work on a new bridge in Bassaleg, reconnecting stranded residents with the wider community, will not begin until at least April 2026.

Council apologies for ‘extremely upsetting’ text sent to bereaved family

Thursday, April 17, 2025Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Caerphilly County Borough Council has apologised after sending a text message to bereaved parents asking about childcare.

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