Developers have said initial plans for an artisan market are no longer viable, but they are still planning to enhance Blackwood’s market square.
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CEO of start-up business hub announces his departure
Jamie McGowan, CEO of Caerphilly-based Welsh ICE, is leaving to become the new Community Director at TownSq, which runs co-working spaces across the UK.
Bargoed beat Bedwas as competitive club rugby returns
Bargoed RFC earned a 13-7 win over local rivals Bedwas as the sides returned to competitive action after more than 18 months out due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Boxer Price wins Olympic gold medal
Boxer Lauren Price has won Olympic gold after a comprehensive 5-0 victory over China’s Li Qian in the women’s middleweight final on Sunday morning.
Youth football team ready to kick off new season after pandemic disruption
Cwrt Rawlin U13s are preparing to get their new season underway this month – the first time they will have played competitive matches since February 2020.
Boxer Price reaches Olympic final
Ystrad Mynach’s Lauren Price is one win away from an Olympic gold medal after beating Nouchka Fontijn in the middleweight boxing semi-finals.
Most coronavirus restrictions to be lifted in Wales
Most coronavirus restrictions in Wales will come to an end this weekend, First Minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed.
Hefin David MS: “Fewer people are being admitted to hospital and there have been significantly fewer deaths”
In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Senedd Member Hefin David talks about the vaccine rollout, easing of restrictions and heatwaves.
RSPCA criticises council plans to ban dogs from sports pitches
A spokesperson for the animal welfare charity said it was “disappointed” with the plans.
Major wind farm development could see communities benefit from £1m a year
Around 20 wind turbines measuring 200 metres high could be built on a site north of Senghenydd