A farm owner in Deri is planning to build two holiday cabins on his land as part of a diversification project.
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Refrigeration firm set to move jobs to new base in expansion plan
A refrigeration company is moving its base from Bedwas to Penallta Industrial Estate after outgrowing its old premises.
Union’s welcome above-inflation pay rises for public sector workers in Wales
Unions representing public sector workers have welcomed above inflation pay rises, but criticised the Welsh Government for the length of time it took.
Boy who survived serious brain injury climbs mountain with medic who saved his life
After suffering a head injury which left him in a comma for three weeks, 11-year-old Ioan Watts has hiked-up Pen y Fan with the medic who saved his life.
Islwyn Senedd Member Passmore latest Labour figure to oppose closure of Blackwood ‘Stute
Islwyn Senedd Member Rhiannon Passmore is the latest Labour figure to voice her concerns over the planned closure of Blackwood Miners’ Institute and the council’s Meals Direct service.
Anger over fireworks display with claims it has been “hijacked” by community council
Rhys Norman and The Art of Sparks have been left feeling dejected after the council opted to go elsewhere for a firework display they read wasn’t happening.
Caerphilly On Ice planned to return this year
The organisers of a Christmas event in Caerphilly town centre have applied for planning permission to allow the festivities to continue for another ten years.
Sandwich shop set to replace village takeaway
Council officers have backed plans for a new sandwich shop in Cwmcarn.
Picture special: Blackwood Miners’ Institute protest
Blackwood-based photographer Roger Donovan has very kindly provided us all of the key images from the protest to save the ‘Stute.
Caerphilly Observer nominated in Wales Media Awards 2024
Caerphilly Observer has been nominated for a ninth year in a row in the Community Journalism of the Year category at this year’s Wales Media Awards.