Plans to redevelop the Ysgwydd Gwyn Presbyterian Church, in Deri, have been submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Village pub’s holiday flats plan gets the green light
The ground floor bar area will not be affected by the proposals, according to a report by Caerphilly Council planning officers.
Call to save Welsh National Opera from “cultural vandalism”
Millions of pounds worth of cuts to the Welsh National Opera have been branded “cultural vandalism” by Islwyn Senedd Member Rhianon Passmore.
Success for rising stars from Caerphilly’s oldest boxing gym
All Saints Boxing Club in Caerphilly are celebrating two new champions after winning big at this year’s Minors National Championships.
IT firm’s successes down to ‘building relationships and forward-thinking’
Excellence IT has secured a number of prominent contracts in the defence, fintech, and manufacturing sectors over the last year.
Health board backs £4.7m replacement for ‘inadequate’ unit
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is planning to build a new £4.7 million unit at the Royal Gwent Hospital for the decontamination of medical equipment.
Conservative calls to ditch Welsh tourism tax rejected
Laura Anne Jones led a debate on the Welsh Government’s plans to roll out a visitor levy – a small fee for visitors staying overnight in tourism accommodation – from 2027.
Family-run business to open pop-up shop at Ffos Caerffili
A family-run business selling pop culture-inspired greeting cards, badges, pins, and more will be trading at Ffos Caerffili over the next few weeks.
“Remarkable”: Trethomas Bluebirds manager reviews title winning season
After winning the Ardal South East, Trethomas Bluebirds manager Mark Dunford sat down with Caerphilly Observer to review an historic season.
‘Mistakes made’ over 20mph limit, former minister admits
A former minister has admitted mistakes were made introducing Wales’ controversial default 20mph speed limit.