Community groups across Caerphilly have scooped top honours at the Wales in Bloom 2025 awards, with Ystrad Mynach and Caerphilly Miners Centre recognised.
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Citizens Advice: Protect yourself when buying event tickets
In its latest column for Caerphilly Observer, charity Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent explains how you can protect yourself when buying event tickets..
Kebab shop told to stop late-night sales after immigration visit
A takeaway owner in Newport is facing a one-month ban on late night sales, following a visit to his premises by immigration officers.
Voters set to get power to sack misbehaving Senedd Members
Voters would be given the power to remove Senedd Members from office between elections under a new draft accountability bill published by the Welsh Government
Hands off our hospital: 17,000 demand Senedd saves stroke services
Senedd Members have scrutinised a 17,000-signature petition calling for action to save stroke services amid fears for the future of frontline hospital care in mid and west Wales.
New plans unveiled for 17 ‘contemporary’ flats in town
Up to 17 homes could be built as part of a redevelopment in Risca, according to new proposals.
Welsh Government unveils draft ‘Airbnb law’
The draft bill would set legal standards for fire, electrical and gas safety, with rules on carbon monoxide alarms and public liability insurance.
Former school dinner lady celebrates her 100th birthday
Former Hendre School dinner lady Joan Robins has celebrated reaching an incredible milestone — her 100th birthday.
Welsh Labour deletes post after Reform UK legal threat in Caerphilly by-election
Welsh Labour has deleted posts about Reform UK’s Caerphilly candidate Llŷr Powell after a legal threat citing defamation and election law.
Reform candidate denies knowledge of former boss’ pro-Russia bribes
Reform’s Senedd by-election candidate has denied he was aware of his former boss taking bribes – and has called those who questioned him “despicable”.