Children in Pwllypant now have their own play area to enjoy. Previous play equipment which was installed when the village hall was built had to be removed for safety reasons.
Citizens Advice: Puzzled by your payslip?
In its latest column for Caerphilly Observer, charity Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent explains how to read a payslip.
Illegal dog breeders told to pay £12,000 after admitting animal cruelty charges
An unlicensed dog breeder who, along with his wife, admitted a string of animal cruelty charges has been jailed for four months.
Rate relief cuts combined with new recycling law creating ‘perfect storm’ according to councillor
Wales’ new recycling laws and a reduction in business rate relief is leading to a “perfect storm” for the high street, a councillor has warned.
Cwrt Rawlin veterans secure league title in undefeated debut season
After only forming in the summer of 2023, Cwrt Rawlin veterans have been crowned South Wales Casual League division two champions.
Reduced opening hours at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr to be permanent from next month
Reduced opening hours at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr’s minor injuries unit will become permanent from May 6, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has confirmed.
Price moves up Premier League Darts table in Rotterdam
Markham’s Gerwyn Price has moved up a place in the Premier League Darts table after a 6-5 semi-final defeat to Michael Smith in Rotterdam.
164-year-old pub to close but will go out with “one hell of a bang”
Paul and Yvonne Ingram from the Junction Inn have finally called time at the bar after announcing their pub in Hengoed will be closing down on Sunday.
Plans to convert house into five-bed HMO
A house in Llanbradach could be turned into a HMO, according to plans filed with Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Police find 120 plants at cannabis farm
Officers from Gwent Police uncovered a cannabis farm in Maesycwmmer following a 10am raid today, Friday April 19.