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Welsh rugby icon on Wales’ controversial defeat to All Blacks in 1978

Monday, November 1, 2021Monday, November 1, 2021

Caerphilly-born Welsh rugby icon Steve Fenwick discusses Wales’ controversial 1978 defeat to New Zealand in his autobiography.

‘Tiny Forest’ project to see 600 trees planted in park

Monday, November 1, 2021Monday, November 1, 2021

The forest will be tightly planted with native species and is designed to grow up to ten times faster than a traditionally planted forest.

Annual Operation Santa appeal launched by council

Monday, November 1, 2021Monday, November 1, 2021

With the festive season nearly upon us, Caerphilly County Borough Council has launched its annual Christmas appeal: Operation Santa.

Stagecoach hits out at Unite, but union stands firm over strike

Friday, October 29, 2021Friday, October 29, 2021

Bus company Stagecoach has hit out at trade union Unite over the ongoing bus drivers strike, but union has remained firm in its demands.

Consultation into wind farm development that could see communities benefit from £1m a year

Friday, October 29, 2021Friday, October 29, 2021

Public consultations will be held in Senghenydd, Abertridwr, Llanbradach, Nelson and Cilfynydd in November.

Peredur Owen Griffiths MS talks Halloween and Bonfire Night

Friday, October 29, 2021Thursday, December 2, 2021

South Wales East MS Peredur Owen Griffiths discusses Halloween and Bonfire Night in in his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer.

Covid passes extended and changes to self-isolation rules

Friday, October 29, 2021Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Mark Drakeford has warned the current alert level may be raised if cases continue to rise, but Wales will remain at Alert Level Zero for the time being.

Police appeal after crash which left man in critical condition

Thursday, October 28, 2021Thursday, October 28, 2021

The crash, which involved a black Vauxhall Corsa, happened in Pontllanfraith.

Castle banks decorated to mark Poppy Appeal launch

Thursday, October 28, 2021Thursday, October 28, 2021

Volunteers from the Caerphilly branch of the Royal British Legion, Caerphilly Town Council and passers-by came together to create the artwork.

House could be converted into HMO

Thursday, October 28, 2021Thursday, October 28, 2021

Plans have been submitted to convert a house in Pontllanfraith into a House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO).

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