Caerphilly Observer

‘A better vision for Rhymney’: petition to save town’s only gym part of a bigger hope

Alison Jones, 75, started the petition around three weeks ago to keep Fit4Living in its current premises, the Buchan building.

The cost of renting a sports pitch in Caerphilly County Borough increased by 12% this month – leaving some football clubs worried about the future.

In its decision on the re-submission, the council said the loss of a retail unit for a restaurant is not justified.

More than 50 artists, writers and poets have had their work displayed at the Vanguard Centre’s Arts, Crafts and Literature exhibition.

Gerald Jones MP has spoken in parliament about the increasing need for working families to use food banks.

Welsh Government minister Julie Morgan apologised on behalf of the Welsh Government to victims of forced adoption between 1949 and 1976.

Emma Hughes returned to college while battling cancer and caring for her disabled son – and has since been awarded for her bravery and dedication.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has warned residents not to go to the emergency department at the Grange Hospital unless it’s serious.

Paul Chaplin, 66, from Nelson, died after being hit by a car on Tuesday April 18.

Caerphilly County Borough Council intends to build Cwm Ifor solar Farm in Penyrheol – but this could impact nearby Senghenydd Dyke.