A forest rollercoaster and a new leisure centre are among the projects put forward by Caerphilly County Borough Council as it bids for funding from the UK Government’s levelling-up fund.
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Councillors question whether there should be designated gypsy traveller pitches
Currently, there are three unauthorised sites in Caerphilly County Borough which travellers are occupying.
Work on new Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Gwyddon to begin shortly
Port Talbot-based contractor Andrew Scott Ltd has bene chosen to build the new Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Gwyddon.
Arrest made in connection with Blackwood Market trader murder 27 years ago
A man wanted in connection with the murder of Blackwood Market trader Jaswant Singh Sandhu has been arrested in Pakistan.
Terraced house could be converted into four-bedroom HMO
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s planning department is expected to make a decision on the proposed plans by August 10.
Ex-Penallta youth player Dai Flanagan named new Dragons head coach
Cefn Hengoed’s Dai Flanagan has been named as the new head coach of the Dragons rugby region.
Rail strikes now underway – disruption on Rhymney and Ebbw Valley lines
Strike action from the RMT union is now underway, causing cancellations along the Rhymney and Ebbw Valley lines.
Caerphilly Observer is looking for a new reporter
Caerphilly Observer is looking to hire a reporter to cover the north of Caerphilly County Borough – specifically the communities covering the council wards of Moriah, Twyn Carno, Pontlottyn, Darran Valley, and New Tredegar
Scrutiny committee backs new way of working out council house rent
Around eight out of ten council homes in Caerphilly County Borough could see their rent increase, if a new way of working out bills is adopted by the council.
New tattoo studio could be coming to the high street
A tattoo studio could become a permanent fixture on Blackwood High Street – at the former office of a Labour Senedd Member.