Cllr Kevin Etheridge found out he had cancer in 2019 after being sent a testing kit when he turned 60.
New £2.1m Parc Penallta visitor centre given go-ahead
Planning permission was granted to the council by its cross-party planning committee at a meeting held on Wednesday, April 13.
HMO that could house up to 22 people approved
A controversial 22-person House of Multiple Occupancy in Pontllanfraith has been approved – despite concerns from the property’s neighbours.
Delyth Jewell MS: “Access to hospital services is becoming a significant problem”
South Wales East MS Delyth Jewell hits out at the “over-centralisation” of hospital services across Gwent in her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer.
Face masks still needed in health settings but business risk assessments to be scrapped
Face coverings will still need to be worn in health and social care settings for at least three more weeks, the Welsh Government has said following its latest three-week Covid review.
£11.8m to be spent on Cost of Living Support Scheme in Caerphilly County Borough
The Welsh Government is allocating £11.8 million to Caerphilly County Borough to help with the cost of living crisis – here’s how the council is going to spend it.
Calls for councillors to have six-month performance reviews rejected
Independent group leader Cllr Kevin Etheridge put forward a proposal for councillors to have six-month performance reviews.
Damaged Snoopy sculptures set to return before end of Easter holidays
The sculpture, which was on Crescent Road, Caerphilly, had been put up on Friday but was damaged that same morning.
Cyclists cheered on as they get gruelling 600km charity bike ride underway
The cyclists set off from Cardiff Castle on Tuesday, April 12 as part of the C2Cycling challenge and are heading for Edinburgh Castle.
Harding celebrates 100th cap with goal in 3-0 win in Kazakhstan
Midfielder Natasha Harding, who grew up in Hengoed, celebrated her 100th international cap with a goal in Wales’ 3-0 World Cup qualifying win against Kazakhstan.