Blackwood councillor Nigel Dix has been chosen as the new leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council’s independent group.
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“Once-in-a-generation” Senedd reforms put forward
“Once-in-a-generation” reforms to the Senedd, including proposals to increase the number of Senedd Members, have been published.
Rugby roundup: Derby wins for Bargoed, Blackwood, Rhymney and Deri
As Wales prepared to take on Portugal in their second Rugby World Cup group game on Saturday, clubs across the borough were in action.
‘Thank you’: Blackwood community cheer staff as Wilko store closes for the final time
Blackwood’s Wilko store has closed its doors for the final time, as around 100 people turned up in the rain to thank staff and wish them well.
Bedwas make it two wins from three after seeing off St Peters
Bedwas made it two wins from their first three games after beating St Peter’s at the Bridgefield on Saturday September 16.
20mph speed change comes into force in Wales
As of Sunday September 17, Wales is now one of the few countries in the world to have a default 20mph speed limit in residential and busy pedestrian areas.
UK Government must come up with plan to tackle illegal dog breeding and selling – MP
The UK Government must come up with a plan to tackle the illegal breeding and sale of dangerous dogs, Caerphilly’s MP has demanded.
Fly-tipping in Caerphilly County Borough: where does your ward stand?
Caerphilly Observer submitted a Freedom of Information request to the council to understand how prevalent fly-tipping is.
Gwent Police appeal for information after man, 79, dies in crash
The collision took place on the road towards Rhymney and Dowlais on Tuesday September 12 and involved one car – a white Fiat Tipo.
Prime Minister vows to ban XL Bully dog breed
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has vowed to ban American XL Bully dogs, which he described as a “danger to our communities, particularly our children”.