The Open Party aims to shake up the political system and address voter apathy by doing things differently, and it is piloting its approach in the new six-seat South-East Wales super constituency.

After more than a decade of disruption, repairs to the A469 between Pontlottyn and Tirphil could begin next autumn, at a cost of around £20 million.

A multi-year funding agreement will help safeguard businesses, communities and wildlife that rely on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.

St Martin's headteacher Lee Jarvis confirmed more than 240 pupils are currently off sick, with the school closing to reduce further transmission.

It is the third year in a row where a festive fair has been cancelled in Bargoed due to poor weather.

Based at Bethel Baptist church, the warm hub-style scheme was launched in November 2022, with those at the church wanting to do their bit to help out.

Monmouthshire County Council’s chief executive could be appointed to a firm owned by a consortium of local authorities, which includes Caerphilly, after it was stung with a £5.25 million bill. 

Ethan Powell, from Brynmawr, died following the collision on the A465, between Rhymney and Dowlais, earlier this year.

A charity which started out helping people collect their shopping and prescriptions during the pandemic now has 300 active volunteers and is a "lifeline" to an isolated community.

A former amusement arcade in Blackwood could be turned into a sporting goods store and café.

The Old Club, in Bailey Street, could be transformed into a new home.

This year’s winners of the Caerphilly Business Club Awards have shown that not only have they survived 2025 - they’re thriving.

The electrification of the Rhymney line is due to be completed in the coming days, Transport for Wales (TfW) has said.

Councillors in Caerphilly have been told to expect 600 job losses at the local authority, with no guarantee compulsory layoffs will be avoided.

Developer Llanmoor has set out detailed plans to build 40 homes on fields in Aberbargoed.

The managing director of Nantgarw’s GE Aerospace Wales has said a £19 million upgrade of the site will secure the future of its global operations.

Proposals for five new flats above an Ystrad Mynach shop have been rejected, partly because of parking pressures.

In its latest column for Caerphilly Observer, charity Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent explains how people can seek help from food banks..

Caerphilly Senedd Member Lindsay Whittle has called on developers to withdraw plans to develop housing on Nant y Calch Farm, Caerphilly.

St Augustine's Church in Pontllanfraith is having its Christmas lights switched back on after local fundraising efforts.