A decision over a new wind farm development, part of which would be in Caerphilly County Borough, is set to be made by Blaenau Gwent councillors later this month.
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Rugby round-up: Cup wins for Bargoed, Cross Keys, Bedwas and more
It was knock-out rugby for teams across Caerphilly County Borough over the weekend, with sides taking a break from league action as they battled in their respective cup competitions.
Nesting seagulls cost health board £100k after demolition delay
The birds were discovered in former accommodation blocks at the Royal Gwent Hospital, in Newport, which were due to be demolished to make way for a new car park.
Football round-up: Abercarn through to next round and Cwrt Rawlin improve on start
On a weekend full of football, there was lots to shout about for Caerphilly sides, with several all-borough clashes across the pyramid.
Council’s lack of anti-fraud measures could expose it to £26m losses
Audit Wales said the council had failed to address a list of 15 recommendations made in 2020 by the Auditor General for Wales.
New banking hub announced in town
The list of banks set to run out of Risca’s new banking hub has been announced, with five major providers each allocated a day.
Up to £5k available to groups supporting young people across Gwent
Up to £5,000 is available for community groups, voluntary organisations, and charities supporting children and young people in Gwent.
Family running half marathon to raise funds for wildlife trust in late cousin’s memory
Julia Davies and her family will be running this weekend’s Cardiff Half Marathon in memory of her late cousin, Lindsay Jones.
Male voice choirs and litter picks. What’s on this weekend and beyond
Find out what’s happening this weekend and beyond with our events round-up.
‘Why should culture be the preserve of only areas that are rich?’
In this blog for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Delyth Jewell talks Llancaiach Fawr, Blackwood Miners’ Institute, bank closures and more.