Caerphilly Observer

Rail fares will not rise by more than 5.9% this year as cap introduced

Previously, rail fares in Wales have increased each year in line with inflation. However, this will not be the case this year.

Council leader Sean Morgan said this was the “most difficult budget” the local authority has ever faced.

‘Broadway Lights’ is a new show billed as a “glittering journey through the musicals” and will take place at Deri Community Centre on May 14.

Pontllanfraith Rotary Club will be holding its annual St David’s Day concert in Oakdale on March 1.

Ystrad Mynach boxer Lauren Price MBE will take on Germany’s Naomi Mannes in Paris next month.

Cwm Glas Primary School and Coed y Brain Primary School have both been given £250 from the proceeds of an annual community calendar.

Former Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner Ian Johnston has died at the age of 70.

A second planning application to extend Wales’ only greyhound stadium has been refused, but its manager has insisted “this is not the end”.

Tredomen-based education and training firm Educ8 has teamed up with Sky, which employs more than 700 people in Cardiff.

People are finding bows hidden in Bargoed following one resident’s attempt to spread cheer on Random Acts of Kindness Day.