Quarrying operations at a Gelligaer farm can continue for an extended period despite locals’ complaints about the site’s “relentless” impact on their lives.
Caerphilly Ladies Choir to celebrate 60th anniversary
The choir was first set up in January 1966 and was known as the Margaret Roach Singers – named after the choir’s founder and first musical director.
Community singing sessions for people living with dementia and their carers
Singing sessions for people living with dementia are being held in Bedwas, bringing together care homes and the wider community.
Too young to vote, old enough for the dock: Calls to raise age of criminal responsibility grow
Plaid Cymru’s Adam Price called for the age of criminal responsibility in Wales to be raised from ten to 14.
‘Overwhelming anger’ over lack of car parking spaces in planned town centre development
Housing association Wales and West Housing has set out initial plans to demolish two existing buildings in Ystrad Mynach to make way for the redevelopment.
Unanimous backing for £20m A469 road repairs
Councillors have agreed to a £20 million funding plan for repairs to the A469 in the north of Caerphilly County Borough.
Police officer resigns after assault conviction
Ex-Detective Sargeant Joanne Marston resigned from Gwent Police shortly before a public hearing on Monday January 12, which she did not attend.
Opera telling story of one of Wales’ worst mining disasters coming to Blackwood
Gresford – Up From Underground, which recounts the 1934 tragedy that killed 266 men and boys, will be staged at Blackwood Miners’ Institute next month.
‘We can’t be complacent’: MS questions fire safety standards after deadly Swiss blaze
Questions over fire safety standards in Wales have been raised following the catastrophic New Year’s blaze that killed 40 people in a Swiss ski resort.
Date set for Van ward council by-election
The by-election is being held following the passing of Cllr Christine Forehead, a Labour representative who spent decades in local government service.
Opinion
Linsday Whittle demands ‘common sense’ in social housing letting system
In this piece for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly’s Senedd Member Lindsay Whittle calls for change in the housing system.
Senedd election ‘will set the course for our communities, our prospects and our public services’
Plaid Cymru MS Peredur Owen Griffiths says this year’s Senedd election is a “clear choice” between “hope and fear” in this opinion piece for Caerphilly Observer.
First Minister: ‘This new year brings opportunities and hope’
First Minister Eluned Morgan looks towards the year ahead in her 2026 New Year message.
Sport
Rugby round-up: Big wins for Bedwas, Blackwood, Caerphilly, and New Tredegar
As the cold spell continued to bite, numerous fixtures across the leagues were postponed on Saturday, January 10 — but where matches did beat the freeze, there were some eye-catching scorelines.
Gerwyn Price confirmed for 2026 Premier League Darts
Markham’s Gerwyn Price will compete at this year’s Premier League Darts, the PDC has announced.