Unions representing public sector workers have welcomed above inflation pay rises, but criticised the Welsh Government for the length of time it took.
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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.
Time is almost up to have your say on the future of Blackwood Miners’ Institute, Llancaiach Fawr, and Meals on Wheel
The public consultation on the planned closures of Blackwood Miners’ Institute, Llancaiach Fawr, and ‘Meals on Wheels’ is closing at 5pm today – September 10.
Woman poised to celebrate birthday high in the sky with a charity wingwalk
Later today, 82-year-old Marina Davies will take to the skies in a charity wingwalk.