Proposals for new respite centres for children and adults in Caerphilly County Borough have moved a step closer, after the council submitted a formal planning application.
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Home extension approved after neighbour makes privacy and light complaint
Plans for a new house extension have won Newport City Council’s approval after a neighbour complained it could lead to a loss of privacy and light.
Homeowner’s garage plan backed amid ‘overdevelopment’ concerns
A Newport homeowner’s plans for a new garage and garden room have been approved despite some local concerns.
Opinions split over plans for six-bed HMO
Applicant Michal Zvala argued six people were already allowed to live at the property and the extra bedroom would not increase the number of occupants.
Bargoed May Fair returns this weekend
Bargoed’s annual May Fair event returns this weekend, with a range of stalls, entertainment and funfair rides coming to the town.
Craftsman finds his focus with new carpentry business
“My brain is all over the place, but when I’m doing carpentry, it’s laser focus,” said Paul Pollard, when Caerphilly Observer met him at his Bedwas workshop.
Polling day guide to the 2026 Senedd election
If recent opinion polls are to be believed, the election could be one of the most consequential since the Welsh Parliament – then known as the Welsh Assembly – was established in 1999.
Green Party activists speak out over abuse during Senedd campaign
Former council leader Sean Morgan, who left Labour last year to join the Green Party, has spoken of the abuse his new party has faced while campaigning for tomorrow’s Senedd election.
Healthcare: What are the main parties saying in their manifestos?
What healthcare policies have been proposed by the parties in their manifestos ahead of the 2026 Senedd election?
What are the major parties saying about human rights, social justice, and equality?
The Senedd election is nearly here – but where do each of the main parties do stand on social issues such as LGBTQ+ rights, disability rights, and immigration?