The destruction of Bluebell Woods in Llanbradach has rightly caused outrage in the community – but the saga reveals wider questions about the planning system and the laws surrounding the protection of the flower.
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Solar farm extended for an extra 15 years
Hill Farm Solar Park, which is on a 19 hectare site at Penrhiwarwydd Farm, Mynyddislwyn, is operated by Lightsource BP.
Rotary club pledges to support foodbank as cost of living crisis worsens
As the cost of living continues to rise, the Rotary Club of Blackwood has pledged to do its bit to help support Rhymney Valley Foodbank.
Win tickets for the Professional Fighters League in Cardiff this Saturday
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is in Cardiff this weekend – and Caerphilly Observer is giving readers the chance to win a pair of tickets to see it live.
Rugby coach who was caught with indecent child images ordered to do unpaid work
A rugby coach who was caught with indecent images of children has been ordered to do 160 hours of unpaid work.
Housing association’s factory is delivering homes and skills
The idea of affordable housing is often centred on those who will live in it – but what about the affordability of building it?
Megaday to return for first time since Covid with its ‘Megafest’ event
The charity music festival will be held at Virginia Park on Sunday, August 28, with proceeds going towards Velindre Cancer Centre.
Victims of blood scandal finally set to receive their compensation
Victims of the infected blood scandal are finally set to receive compensation payouts of £100,000, the UK Government is expected to announce this week.
Man who lured two cats to eat poisoned food, causing their deaths, handed suspended sentence
Tristian Pearson admitted causing the deaths of two cats by leaving bowls of poisoned food in his garden.
Cricket match abandoned after alleged racist abuse
Players from Pontymister and Crosskeys Cricket Club were ordered off the field by their captain who feared for their safety.