Thousands of people descended on Caerphilly town for its Winter fair, despite the wet and blustery conditions.
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Welsh council services ‘increasingly stretched’ and finances ‘unsustainable’
Auditors said Caerphilly County Borough Council has a “clear but untested” approach to improving its financial sustainability.
Christmas panto, craft workshops, and music. What’s on this weekend and beyond
Find out what’s happening this weekend and beyond with our events round-up.
Football matches called off due to Storm Darragh
Football matches due to be played in Wales on Saturday December 7 have been called off due to Storm Darragh, the Football Association of Wales (FAW) has announced.
‘The government needs to reassure residents that there’s a plan to protect them’
In her blog for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Delyth Jewell talks about the impact of recent storms and flooding.
Wales plans a tourism tax from 2027 – what it means for visitors and communities
Linda Osti and Rhys ap Gwilym, of Bangor University, look at the soon-to-be-introduced tourism tax in Wales and the impacts it might have.
New Welsh Conservative Senedd leader confirmed
Darren Millar has become the new Welsh Conservative leader in the Senedd after being elected unopposed.
Amber warning for strong winds as Storm Darragh hits
An amber warning is in place for strong winds on Saturday December 7, while there’s a yellow warning for rain today and Saturday.
Gwent PCC thanks emergency services and community after Storm Bert support
In her blog for Caerphilly Observer, Gwent’s police and crime commissioner, Jane Mudd, praises the response to Storm Bert a fortnight ago.
Newport primaries could merge and move into new £18m school
A new “all singing, all dancing” primary school could be built in Bettws, where some pupils are in their third academic year without a permanent home.