Caerphilly Observer

Councillor wants automatic switch to prepayment meters stopped

Cllr Carol Andrews has called on the council leader to write to the UK Government calling for legislation to protect those in fuel debt.

The line closed on Saturday March 25 and will remain closed until Thursday March 30.

The mother of ten-year-old Jack Lis, who died after a dog attack in Penyrheol in 2021, will be visiting parliament to speak with MPs this week.

Markham’s Gerwyn Price has continued his rich vein of form with victory in the European Darts Open.

Work related to the South Wales Metro will see trains replaced by bus services for passengers in Ystrad Mynach, Bargoed and Rhymney.

After a Senedd Committee called on clubs in Wales to vote in favour of reforms clubs including Caerphilly and Bargoed RFC signalled support.

Three bus services axed at the start of the year are set to return this spring, Stagecoach has confirmed.

There is doubt over whether a GP surgery in Rhymney will continue after doctors announced their decision to hand back their contracts.

Free skateboarding sessions for children are taking place in Aberbargoed and Bargoed this spring – with more around the borough.

An investigation is underway after an allegation of indecent exposure was made against a council worker.