Caerphilly town centre is set to lose its post office with the closure of TGJones in Castle Court Shopping Centre.
Councillor says UK should consider rationing if Middle East war continues
The UK should consider making plans for World War II-style rationing of resources in the event of “protracted” hostilities in the Middle East, a councillor has claimed.
No limits placed on lorry movements along ‘Wild West’ route
Ynysddu ward councillors Jan Jones and Janine Reed said “urgent action” was needed to improve road safety for residents “before someone is seriously hurt”.
Time to crack down on ‘fleecehold’ contracts, councillors say
Tougher regulation should be introduced to protect residents from “exploitative” practices and end so-called “fleecehold” contracts, councillors in Caerphilly have agreed.
Young footballers shine at Cluster League Finals
Primary school pupils from across Caerphilly County Borough went head-to-head in the Cluster League Football Finals, showcasing skill, teamwork and determination.
School children to serve up sustainability at Caerphilly Food Festival
Waunfawr Primary pupils will unveil a school meal they designed as part of a sustainability and global citizenship project.
Choirs team up to celebrate landmark anniversaries
Caerphilly Male Voice Choir and Caerphilly Ladies Choir teamed up to mark their 120th and 60th anniversaries – while raising money for the Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal.
£1.2m funding boost for council’s A469 repairs
Caerphilly Council’s plans to fix the A469 road in the Upper Rhymney Valley has been boosted by £1.2 million of Welsh Government funding.
St Martin’s pupils stranded at LA Airport after BA cancels Easter trip flight
Ninety-six pupils and 11 staff returning from an Easter trip to the US have been left stranded at Los Angeles Airport after British Airways cancelled their flight home.
From Bedwas to the cage: the rapid rise of Malakai Gough
At just 19, the new featherweight titleholder is turning heads in Welsh MMA – while staying grounded in his community.
Opinion
‘Council’s decision to press ahead with changes to home to school transport is truly baffling’
Caerphilly Senedd Member Lindsay Whittle criticises council changes to school transport in this piece for Caerphilly Observer.
Short-term pothole repairs ‘represent a false economy’
In this piece for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Peredur Owen Griffiths talks about potholes and Plaid Cymru’s Senedd election campaign.
‘It has been the honour of my life to represent you in the Senedd’
Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney MS Dawn Bowden has thanked the community in this piece for Caerphilly Observer, as her time in the Senedd draws to a close.
Sport
Price remains world champion after victory over Piñeiro Aquino in Cardiff
Lauren Price MBE held on to her welterweight world boxing titles in Cardiff last night with a unanimous decision after ten tough rounds.
‘This is only the beginning’: South Wales Jets hoping to inspire next generation of girls
Around 30 young girls tried their hand at rugby league during a taster session hosted by Ystrad Mynach-based South Wales Jets.
Rugby round-up: Easter wins for Newbridge, Bedwas, and Penallta
Club rugby continued over Easter weekend, with teams battling out once more as promotion pushes commence.
Aaron Ramsey announces retirement from football
Ramsey, who was born in Caerphilly and attended Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni, will go down as one of Wales’ greatest ever players.
Kyran Jones extends unbeaten record with win over Goulding
The middleweight faced Liverpool’s Connor Goulding on the undercard of Lauren Price’s world title fight.