Blackwood councillor Nigel Dix said: “There are already 28 empty units on Blackwood high street, another derelict building isn’t going to help attract businesses.”
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Police appeal to find burglar wanted back in prison
A burglar who was released from prison last month is wanted back behind bars, with Gwent Police launching an appeal to find him.
Council urged to speed up hiring amid recruitment challenges
Cllr Judith Pritchard told joint scrutiny committee colleagues that management has to “try and fill in the gaps” while waiting for vacancies to be filled.
New co-working space set to open in Ystrad Mynach
A new co-working space, with meeting rooms and desks for freelancers and small businesses, is opening in Ystrad Mynach next month.
Aber Valley out of Welsh Cup following defeat to Swansea University
Aber Valley have been knocked out of the Welsh Cup following a 2-0 defeat to Swansea University at Aber Park.
‘People have been asked to do more for less and it has reached a tipping point’
South Wales East MS Peredur Owen Griffiths talks public sector cuts in his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer.
Author researching Caerphilly’s fallen World War I soldiers appeals to relatives
Paul Williams has been researching the 186 soldiers listed on the war memorial – and currently has detailed information on 160 of them.
Phoenix Ladies’ raise £1,000 for Caerphilly Miners’ Centre and Alzheimer’s Society
Phoenix Ladies club has presented Caerphilly Miners’ Centre with a cheque worth £500 – with a further £500 going towards the Alzheimer’s Society.
Man jailed for offensive weapon wanted back behind bars
Gwent Police is appealing for Anthony Richards, 34, from the Caerphilly area, who has been recalled to prison.
Horrifying black sows and ghostly apparitions: how the magic and mystery of Wales come alive in winter
Mari Ellis Dunning, of Aberystwyth University, looks at five spooky winter customs and beliefs unique to Wales.