The playground has been built in Pontllanfraith to replace a park lost to a new 123-home development.
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Lauren Price MBE shortlisted for St David Award
Olympic gold-medallist Lauren Price MBE, from Ystrad Mynach, has been shortlisted for a St David Award.
Badger killer who took red kite chick from nest avoids jail
A man who illegally took a red kite chick from its nest has avoided jail, after he was prosecuted by the RSPCA.
Fire service approves council tax precept rise
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has approved a rise in the amount of money it takes from council tax payers.
Former pub could be converted into four-bedroom house
A former pub in Bedwellty could be converted into a four-bedroom house, if planning permission is granted.
Wales to trial basic income for care leavers in three-year pilot scheme
Care leavers in Wales will be offered £1,600 a month under a three-year Welsh Government Basic Income trial.
Five to 11-year-olds in Wales to be offered Covid vaccine
All five to 11-year-olds in Wales are to be offered Covid vaccinations, the Welsh Government has confirmed.
Caerphilly Observer nominated for Wales Media Award 2022
The independent news service has been nominated in the Community Journalism of the Year at the 2022 Wales Media Awards.
One of Wales’ oldest rugby clubs is celebrating its 150th anniversary
One of the oldest clubs in Wales – predating the WRU by ten years – Machen RFC is celebrating its 150th anniversary this season.
Bargoed beat Scottish tourists as annual fixture returns for first time since Covid
Scottish rugby club Hawick Harlequins RFC made their biannual touring trip to Bargoed this weekend as part of a 52-year tradition.