In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr and Rhymney AM Dawn Bowden discusses council services, fly-tipping and the new mobile bank in Rhymney
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Newbridge-based dance group reaching final of BBC’s The Greatest Dancer
KLA, which is made up of eight girls aged between nine and 11, are in with a chance of winning £50,000 and performing on Strictly Come Dancing.
Pontllanfraith man who breached licence conditions found by police
Liam Chapman, 19, from Pontllanfraith was originally imprisoned for a string of driving offences, including dangerous driving, not having insurance and driving while disqualified.
Head coach and assistant resign from Principality Premiership strugglers Bargoed RFC
David Lynch has left the club after 17 years, while assistant Gareth Gunter leaves after a nine-year association.
Man found guilty of murdering child killer David Gaut
A jury at Newport Crown Court took five hours to reach the conclusion that 23-year-old Ieuan Harley had murdered Gaut, who was convicted in 1985, by stabbing him.
House prices in Caerphilly County Borough up 8.4% in 2018
The latest data from the Office of National Statistics shows that the average property in the area sold for £137,993 – significantly lower than the UK average of £230,776.
Caerphilly County Borough Council: Ystrad Mynach is open for business as usual during works
ADVERTISEMENT: Despite the works, Caerphilly County Borough Council would like to reassure visitors and residents that pedestrian access will be maintained to all commercial and residential properties for the duration of the works and Ystrad Mynach remains open for business as usual.
Missing Wylie man found
Andrew Simpson, 59, was reported missing on Sunday, February 17, but has since been found.
Cross Keys suffer bruising defeat to rivals Ebbw Vale
Ebbw Vale scored seven tries to earn themselves a bonus-point win, while Cross Keys slip back into the relegation zone.