An energy company plans to build a 35MW solar farm near Newbridge which it believes will generate enough power for 12,500 homes.
Category: News
Wales’ fire authorities ‘not fit for purpose’ says new local government secretary
Wales’ fire and rescue authorities are ill-equipped to hold services to account amid allegations of sexual harassment and bullying, a committee heard.
Manufacturer plans to build wind turbines and solar panels to create its own green energy
Convatec, based on the Heads of the Valleys Industrial Estate, has plans to build a ‘“Green Manufacturing Hub”.
St John Ambulance Cymru appoints new chief executive
Richard Lee, who lives in Abertridwr, joins the Welsh arm of the first aid charity after spending fives years as the chief operating officer for St John in England.
Tributes to ‘much-loved’ councillor who will be ‘hugely missed’
Cllr Dianne Price, who represented Aberbargoed and Bargoed for 20 years, passed away surrounded by family on April 20.
Average house prices in Caerphilly fall slightly, but still up 1.3% compared to 12 months ago
The average house price in Wales has fallen 6.5% in the past year to £229,263 – according to data collated by the Principality Building Society.
Rugby round-up: Bargoed win big whilst Bedwas narrowly miss out at home
A thumping victory for Bargoed over the weekend keeps the Bulls hot on the heels of table-topping Cardiff Met with games in hand.
New play park opens with tribute to late community councillor
Children in Pwllypant now have their own play area to enjoy. Previous play equipment which was installed when the village hall was built had to be removed for safety reasons.
Citizens Advice: Puzzled by your payslip?
In its latest column for Caerphilly Observer, charity Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent explains how to read a payslip.
Illegal dog breeders told to pay £12,000 after admitting animal cruelty charges
An unlicensed dog breeder who, along with his wife, admitted a string of animal cruelty charges has been jailed for four months.