Morgan Jones is a name synonymous with Caerphilly. There’s a park named after him, as well as a council ward. But who was Morgan Jones, and why is he significant?
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New restaurant granted licence to sell alcohol
Chef Ceylon’s application to sell alcohol and provide late night refreshments has been approved by the council’s Licensing and Gambling Sub-committee.
Peredur Owen Griffiths MS: “Protect this special area from development”
In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Peredur Owen Griffiths discusses Gwern y Domen and the new Local Development Plan.
Javelin thrower representing Great Britain at her fourth Paralympic Games
Hollie Arnold MBE, who lived in Ystrad Mynach as a teenager, will be representing Great Britain at the Tokyo Paralympics.
Steps to tackle speeding motorists promised by council
Caerphilly County Borough Council has promised steps to tackle the threat of motorists speeding through a village, after it was contacted by the Local Democracy Service.
Volunteers needed for buddy scheme
The scheme began in March 2020 to help people in Caerphilly County Borough who needed support during the pandemic.
Football club nominated for community award
Aber Valley FC, who play in the fifth tier of Welsh football, have been nominated for the FAW Community Club of the Year Award.
More than 2,000 sign petition to bring Bedwellty Show back to Blackwood
Organisers said there would be no show had it not moved, due to the financial pressures of holding it in Blackwood.
Health board to start contacting residents through WhatsApp
The information in the messages will include the latest Covid-19 updates and most recent vaccination programme information.
New Sri Lankan restaurant set to open
It has submitted an application to Caerphilly County Borough Council to serve alcohol.