Signing up to a Welsh Government leasing scheme could help cut housing waiting lists across Caerphilly County Borough, councillors hope.
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Pontymister Athletic Bowls Club suffer defeat to local rivals Crosskeys
In their latest Gwent Bowling League division one match, Pontymister Athletic suffered a tough loss on the road to local rivals Crosskeys.
A469 to close between Pontlottyn and Tirphil for roadworks
The road will be closed between 8am and 6pm on Sunday June 23, Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced.
Petrol station booze decision on hold after council failed to invite locals to meeting
The owners of a petrol station shop on the edge of Trethomas will have to wait another six weeks to find out whether they can start selling booze, owing to an admin error.
‘Major step back’ as gender quotas bill postponed
Jane Hutt said the 2030 election may be a “more prudent” timetable for implementation than the initial 2026 plan.
Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton aiming to defend World Cup of Darts title for Wales
Markham’s Gerwyn Price will once again team up with Jonny Clayton as the pair look to win their third World Cup of Darts title for Wales.
Blacksmith unveils ‘stunning’ memorial bench to mark D-Day anniversary
Almost two weeks after the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, local blacksmith Glen Adams unveiled his “stunning” memorial bench at a ceremony in Llanbradach.
Kidnapper wanted back in prison following release
Gwent Police has launched an appeal to find 38-year-old Austin Edwards, from Wyllie – who is wanted back in prison following his release.
Rural pub owners win home conversion bid
The owners of a rural pub have won planning permission to convert the property for residential use, despite local concerns about the loss of a “community facility”.
‘It’s changed people’s lives’: Walking football team celebrates wins on and off the pitch
Kay Pritchard told Caerphilly Observer how she approached the club last year looking to create a walking football team which has since “changed people’s lives”.