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Your independent news service covering Caerphilly County Borough. Contact us [email protected] or 029 2125 0855.
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Larger turbine blades proposed for wind farm
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Turbine blade sizes could be increased at a proposed wind farm potentially capable of powering 81,000 homes.
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Rugby round-up: Bedwas, Nelson, Abercarn extend winning streaks
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It was another round of dramatic rugby action across Caerphilly County Borough on Saturday October 11, as some teams extended their winning starts to the season, while others succumbed to their first...
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Treowen Stars concede late in fiery defeat to Aberystwyth Town
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Treowen Stars came up agonisingly short in a 3-2 loss at home against former Cymru Premier side Aberystwyth Town.
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Trethomas Bluebirds impress in draw against old rivals Newport City
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Trethomas Bluebirds secured one of their better points of the season in an impressive 1-1 draw away to promotion favourites Newport City.
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Plans for 17 new homes finally get thumbs up
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Proposals for 17 new homes in Abertridwr have won planning permission following an agreement over affordable housing.
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Caerphilly Sport Awards 2025 finalists announced
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The finalists for this year’s Caerphilly Sport Awards have been announced, celebrating exceptional contributions from players, coaches, volunteers, and clubs across the borough.
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Church and hall could be transformed into two new homes
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A church and its hall in Deri could be converted into two new homes, according to new proposals submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council.
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Five flats proposed for space above shop
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A shop owner in Ystrad Mynach has applied for planning permission to build five flats above his premises.
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Disability centre planning pantomime trip after receiving £1,000 donation
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Sense Cymru, which has a hub on Caerphilly Business Park, has received a cheque from the Caerphilly Lions Club for more than £1,000.
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Blackwood to host Gwent Poppy Appeal launch
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The annual launch of the Gwent Poppy Appeal will take place in Blackwood on Thursday, October 23 at 10am.
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Memorial to be held to mark 112th anniversary of Senghenydd Mining Disaster
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A memorial service is being held in Senghenydd next week to mark the 112th anniversary of the Universal Colliery disaster, which claimed 440 lives.
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What political bias really means for a local newspaper
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Accusations of bias often miss the point. For local papers, the real question is whether ideas and policies strengthen our communities.
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Face masks must be worn in hospitals, health board says
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board introduced the measure on Tuesday October 7 due to "an increase in winter illnesses".
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Green Party tree planted in Caerphilly’s Ukrainian Gratitude Orchard
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An apple tree donated by the Wales Green Party has been planted at Caerphilly’s Ukrainian Gratitude Orchard in Morgan Jones Park.
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Caerphilly projects honoured at Wales in Bloom awards
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Community groups across Caerphilly have scooped top honours at the Wales in Bloom 2025 awards, with Ystrad Mynach and Caerphilly Miners Centre recognised.
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Citizens Advice: Protect yourself when buying event tickets
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In its latest column for Caerphilly Observer, charity Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent explains how you can protect yourself when buying event tickets..
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Voters set to get power to sack misbehaving Senedd Members
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Voters would be given the power to remove Senedd Members from office between elections under a new draft accountability bill published by the Welsh Government
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New plans unveiled for 17 ‘contemporary’ flats in town
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Up to 17 homes could be built as part of a redevelopment in Risca, according to new proposals.
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Welsh Labour deletes post after Reform UK legal threat in Caerphilly by-election
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Welsh Labour has deleted posts about Reform UK’s Caerphilly candidate Llŷr Powell after a legal threat citing defamation and election law.
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Caerphilly Athletic return to winning ways with cup victory over Goytre United
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Caerphilly Athletic are into the next round of the FAW Amateur Trophy following a solid 4-1 win over Goytre United.
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