A forest rollercoaster and a new leisure centre are among the projects put forward by Caerphilly County Borough Council as it bids for funding from the UK Government’s levelling-up fund.
Councillors question whether there should be designated gypsy traveller pitches
Currently, there are three unauthorised sites in Caerphilly County Borough which travellers are occupying.
Work on new Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Gwyddon to begin shortly
Port Talbot-based contractor Andrew Scott Ltd has bene chosen to build the new Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Gwyddon.
Cricket results round-up for Caerphilly County Borough
With the cricket season now at the halfway stage, there are several sides in Caerphilly County Borough bidding for the all-important promotion slot, whilst others face relegation.
Machen Cricket Club continue winning start to the season against Whitchurch Heath
Machen Cricket Club continued their winning run as they dodged the rain to record a convincing seven-wicket win over nearest Division Four rivals Whitchurch Heath.
Arrest made in connection with Blackwood Market trader murder 27 years ago
A man wanted in connection with the murder of Blackwood Market trader Jaswant Singh Sandhu has been arrested in Pakistan.
Terraced house could be converted into four-bedroom HMO
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s planning department is expected to make a decision on the proposed plans by August 10.
Win a pair of tickets to Ed Byrne at Blackwood Miners’ Institute
Stand-up comedian Ed Byrne brings his If I’m Honest… tour to Blackwood Miners’ Institute on Thursday, June 23 and Caerphilly Observer has a pair of tickets to give away.
Ex-Penallta youth player Dai Flanagan named new Dragons head coach
Cefn Hengoed’s Dai Flanagan has been named as the new head coach of the Dragons rugby region.
Rail strikes now underway – disruption on Rhymney and Ebbw Valley lines
Strike action from the RMT union is now underway, causing cancellations along the Rhymney and Ebbw Valley lines.