Caerphilly Observer

Up to £50k of support available for small and medium businesses

The Welsh Government is investing a further £2.2 million into its Tech Valleys Business Productivity Enhancement Programme.
Caerphilly Observer

£23m funding for 160 new ambulances across Wales

One-hundred-and-sixty new ambulances will soon be on the road across Wales following a £23.1 million Welsh Government ...
Caerphilly Observer

Parties at odds over plan for 6.25% council tax hike

Senior councillors in Caerphilly are expected to push ahead with proposals for a 6.25% council tax increase in next year’s budget.
Caerphilly Observer

Tory group calls for lower council tax bills in city budget

Conservative councillors in Newport have put forward “amendments” to next year’s budget proposals they say would mean a lower rise in council tax bills.
Caerphilly Observer

From student volunteer to Citizens Advice chief executive

Ashley Comley first walked through the doors of the Mountain Ash Citizens Advice office more than 20 years ago as a volunteer.
Caerphilly Observer

Major fire cause still unknown as building demolished

The cause of a major fire at a building in Pontllanfraith is still unknown. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the blaze at 5.52pm on Monday February 9, at the former Arrow Ford ...
Caerphilly Observer

Decision day inches closer on contentious plans for 300 homes

Plans for a large housing development on fields in Cefn Fforest could finally be decided after years of uncertainty.
Caerphilly Observer

Aber Valley Wolves wheelchair side play their first competitive match

Aber Valley Wolves' wheelchair rugby league team secured a hard-fought 34-34 draw in their first-ever competitive game ...
Caerphilly Observer

Work underway on 58 new flats in town centre

The Lower Plas Court development, in Blackwood, will include one three-storey apartment block and one five-storey block.
Caerphilly Observer

Fire service called as blaze breaks out on high street

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service attended a fire at a property on Blackwood High Street on Monday afternoon.
Caerphilly Observer

Rugby round-up: All-borough clashes and heavy scorelines on Valentine’s Day

It may have been Valentine’s Day, but there was no love lost between Caerphilly County Borough’s rugby sides this weekend, ...
Caerphilly Observer

Heroes who rescued baby from burning car recognised as ‘Community Stars’

Two men who stopped on the A465 between Rhymney and Merthyr Tydfil to rescue a nine-month-old baby from a burning car have been recognised as 'Community Stars' for their actions.