Plans for a new HMO have been approved in Elliot’s Town, New Tredegar, despite concerns around parking.
Green light for ‘much needed’ supported living apartments
Housing association Bron Afon is behind the proposals for the new assisted living accommodation in Oakdale.
Two deny historic child abuse charges in court
Two people have denied charges in connection with a police investigation into historic child abuse at a former children’s home in.
Nordic walking classes getting residents active
Residents across Caerphilly County Borough are being encouraged to get outdoors and improve their fitness through a series of Nordic walking sessions.
Voters head to the polls in Van ward by-election
Residents in the Van ward are today heading to the polls to elect new councillors to represent their community.
From student volunteer to Citizens Advice chief executive
Ashley Comley first walked through the doors of the Mountain Ash Citizens Advice office more than 20 years ago as a volunteer.
Parties at odds over plan for 6.25% council tax hike
Senior councillors in Caerphilly are expected to push ahead with proposals for a 6.25% council tax increase in next year’s budget.
Major fire cause still unknown as building demolished
The cause of a major fire at a building in Pontllanfraith last week is still unknown.
Up to £50k of support available for small and medium businesses
The Welsh Government is investing a further £2.2 million into its Tech Valleys Business Productivity Enhancement Programme.
£23m funding for 160 new ambulances across Wales
One-hundred-and-sixty new ambulances will soon be on the road across Wales following a £23.1 million Welsh Government investment.
Opinion
Peredur Owen Griffiths MS: ‘We know this is not as good as it gets’
In this article for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Peredur Owen Griffiths talks about the upcoming council by-election, Plaid Cymru’s Senedd election campaign, and more.
Why has the 20mph limit become such a political issue in the Welsh election?
Aberystwyth University’s Michael Woods and Charles Musselwhite explore the 20mph policy and its role in the upcoming Senedd election.
Environment issues have never been so fiercely debated in a Welsh election campaign
Michael Woods, of Aberystwyth University, discusses the environmental issues set to play a key role in this year’s Senedd elections.
Sport
Aber Valley Wolves wheelchair side play their first competitive match
Aber Valley Wolves’ wheelchair rugby league team secured a hard-fought 34-34 draw in their first-ever competitive game earlier this month.
Rugby round-up: All-borough clashes and heavy scorelines on Valentine’s Day
It may have been Valentine’s Day, but there was no love lost between Caerphilly County Borough’s rugby sides this weekend, with a number of all-borough derbies and heavy scorelines.