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Citizens Advice: Support available for those struggling with energy bills

Monday, November 24, 2025

In its latest column for Caerphilly Observer, charity Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent explains some of the steps you can do to not fall behind on energy payments.

Work to convert former meals on wheels depot into community gym nearing completion

Monday, November 24, 2025Monday, November 24, 2025

Earlier this year, the council gave the building – which is near the St Clare’s sheltered housing complex – to JM Fitness CIC via a Community Asset Transfer (CAT).

Photography project reveals the ‘faces of Blackwood’

Monday, November 24, 2025Tuesday, December 23, 2025

The stories of a community are often written in the faces of the people who call it home – and one photographer in Blackwood is setting out to prove just that.

Baby Neil the emu draws national spotlight in matchmaking mission

Friday, November 21, 2025

Baby Neil – a young emu from Caerphilly – has captured hearts and imaginations across the UK as his owners look to find him a partner.

Call for council to oppose digital ID plans

Friday, November 21, 2025

Two Tory councillors in Newport have called upon the local authority to oppose the UK Government’s digital ID plans.

Council leader to take on residents’ questions in new video series

Friday, November 21, 2025Friday, November 21, 2025

Caerphilly residents will be given new opportunities to ask questions of the county borough council’s leader, who wants to improve communication with the public.

Ex-Reform leader in Wales jailed for ten-and-a-half years over pro-Russia bribes

Friday, November 21, 2025Tuesday, November 25, 2025

In total, Gill took around £40,000 in exchange for tabling motions, delivering speeches, and enabling media access for individuals linked to pro-Russian interests.

Newbridge Memo gets £200k funding to preserve its heritage for future generations

Friday, November 21, 2025Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Newbridge Memo has received more than £200,000 funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Airbnb holds ‘major reservations’ over Welsh tourism bill

Friday, November 21, 2025Thursday, November 20, 2025

Airbnb has warned property owners could check out of the Welsh tourism market for good over “rushed” licensing rules which could cost hosts up to an estimated £15m.

‘It will be horrendous’: Why villagers are uniting to stop a new McDonald’s

Thursday, November 20, 2025Thursday, November 20, 2025

Residents fear delays, gridlock, and more pollution on the already congested A472 – and they say the fast-food chain isn’t listening.

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