A new community alcohol partnership (CAP), has been introduced in Caerphilly County Borough in a bid to tackle underage drinking.
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Halloween is here. What’s on this weekend and beyond
Find out what’s happening this weekend and beyond with our events round-up.
Call for council leader to resign over ombudsman referral
An independent councillor has called on the council’s leader to resign after he referred himself to the ombudsman’s office “in the interests of transparency”.
Six days of rail replacement buses as metro work ramps-up
Transport for Wales (TfW) has announced six days of rail replacement buses affecting passengers on the Rhymney Valley Line.
Do you know these people? Police appeal after alleged assault
Police investigating an assault in Caerphilly town centre would like to speak with two people who may be able to help with enquiries.
Welsh sport ‘very much short-changed’ due to ‘shoestring’ budgets
Grassroots sport and national teams could be cut back due to “shoestring” budgets over the past decade, a committee heard.
Gwent Poppy Appeal launched in Blackwood
The Gwent Poppy Appeal was officially launched today, with Blackwood and District Royal British Legion handed the honours of the opening ceremony.
Blackwood Miners’ Institute will remain open until at least end of March
The council’s plans to mothball the venue hit a legal barrier last month, giving the ‘stute a stay of execution.
Council chiefs quizzed over leisure and library cuts
The Senedd culture committee took evidence from councils across Wales as part of an inquiry on the impact of cuts on the arts, culture and sport.
Hefin David MS: ‘Support our NHS’ by taking up flu jab offer
In this blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly MS Hefin David encourages everyone eligible for a flu vaccination to take up the offer.