Efforts by health bosses to attract another doctor to take over the practice have failed after it was advertised nationally.
Health board approves closure of Gilfach Surgery
The branch will close at the beginning of next month after an independent health panel backed the closure.
Primary school Eisteddfod to raise money for flood victims
Pupils at Cwmaber Infant School decided to forego prizes so that money could go to people affected by the Storm Dennis flooding.
Girls picked for Welsh football squad
Four players at Treowen Stars Girls Football Club have been chosen to represent the Under 15s Girls and Boys clubs of Wales football team in a Home Nations tournament in Scotland.
Plaque commemorating mining disaster victims unveiled
The plaque was unveiled at Waunfawr Park, Crosskeys.
Council backs campaign to reduce the noise of fireworks
The council will now write to Welsh Government and urge them to mitigate any negative impacts on animals and vulnerable people of the hosting of firework displays.
Campaigners lose legal fight over leisure centre shake-up plans
A bid to halt a council shake-up of leisure centre services has been thrown out by the Court of Appeal.
Trees planted during family fun day
The day’s activities included a treasure hunt, litter-picking, marshmallow toasting and the planting of a dozen fruit trees at the Cefn Fforest Eco Park.
Teenagers avoid jail after issuing themselves a £13,600 ‘refund’ at hotel reception
Staff raised the alarm after looking at CCTV footage of the duo.
Gerald Jones MP: “The damage that the floods have caused in our local communities has been heartbreaking”
In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr and Rhymney MP Gerald Jones discusses Storm Dennis, investment in Rhymney and the Post Office.