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Green Flag status for 26 sites across Caerphilly County Borough

Friday, July 26, 2024Friday, July 26, 2024

Of the 26 winners, two sites are new recipients of the Green Flag Community Award – Pontygwindy Allotments in Caerphilly, and Ynys Hywel Farm, near Cwmfelinfach.

Bowls: Grudge match between two Pontymister rivals leaves Athletic claiming spoils

Friday, July 26, 2024Friday, July 26, 2024

In a true grudge match, very local rivals Pontymister Athletic Bowls Club welcomed Pontymister Welfare to Fields Road in a South Monmouthshire league match.

‘Concern’ over funding for some of borough’s major cultural sites

Friday, July 26, 2024Friday, July 26, 2024

A senior councillor has warned that all options are on the table when it comes to turning around Caerphilly County Borough Council’s finances.

Caerphilly Observer gets a (positive) visit from regulator

Friday, July 26, 2024Friday, July 26, 2024

Press regulators IPSO visited us at the Caerphilly Miners Centre on Thursday July 18 to find out more about what we do.

Season preview: Trethomas Bluebirds prepare for debut Cymru South appearance

Thursday, July 25, 2024Thursday, July 25, 2024

Trethomas Bluebirds manager Mark Dunford has been giving his thoughts ahead of the clubs debut Cymru South season.

Housing plans could be axed due to council dispute with Welsh Government

Thursday, July 25, 2024Thursday, July 25, 2024

Plans to build thousands of new homes in Maesycwmmer are likely to be axed following a dispute between Caerphilly County Borough Council and the Welsh Government.

Senior councillors back plans to reduce school transport service

Thursday, July 25, 2024Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Senior councillors in Caerphilly will push ahead with a consultation on plans to extend home-to-school transport rules.

Thousands enjoy Blackwood’s annual beach party

Thursday, July 25, 2024Thursday, July 25, 2024

Thousands of visitors flocked to Blackwood town centre earlier this month to enjoy its annual beach party.

Senedd to be recalled to appoint new First Minister

Thursday, July 25, 2024Thursday, July 25, 2024

The Senedd will be recalled from its summer recess to formally appoint Wales’ next First Minister on Tuesday August 6.

Footbridge set for £200,000 removal in coming days

Thursday, July 25, 2024Thursday, July 25, 2024

Caerphilly County Borough Council has confirmed when it will remove one of the footbridges over Caerphilly Railway Station.

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