Caerphilly Observer

Children’s residential home could open on activity centre site

Ynys Hywel Countryside Centre, in Cwmfelinfach, could be partially converted into a residential home for under-16s.

Caerphilly Town Bowls Club rounded off its 80-year anniversary celebrations by marking the successes of its members throughout 2023.

Murray’s, on Upper High Street, has applied for planning permission to change the use of the second floor into a B&B with four bedrooms.

A developer has proposed the transformation of part of a car park in Blackwood into affordable housing.

Two teenagers have pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm after physically attacking a 17-year-old in Rhymney.

South Wales Police is still searching for Leon Shaw, who was last seen in Bridgend at around 4.15pm on Christmas Eve.

The event took place at Gilfach Bargoed Community Centre and included a festive meal and live music – all put on by kind volunteers.

Newport City held Risca United to a 1-1 draw, despite finishing the game with just nine men when the pair met on Saturday December 30.

Judith Climer, who set-up a food co-operative in memory of her late husband, has been awarded a British Empire Medal in the New Year’s Honours list.

There are no plans to push for the reintroduction of tolls on the Severn bridges, the leader of Monmouthshire County Council has said.