A judicial review into Caerphilly County Borough Council’s plans was held in Cardiff on Thursday June 11, after being postponed the previous week.
Rogue builder jailed after leaving family out of pocket
A rogue builder has been jailed for nine months after leaving a family tens of thousands of pounds out of pocket and living in unsafe conditions.
Churches unite for free World Cup-themed community weekend
For a fifth year, several churches across the borough will unite to provide a free, fun‑filled weekend of activities on Owain Glyndŵr Fields on Crescent Road.
Village’s first Pride celebration to raise funds for charity
Nelson will host its first-ever Pride event this weekend, bringing together residents for a day of celebration, inclusion and charity fundraising.
Farming review launched by Welsh Government
John Davies, an experienced farmer and former NFU Cymru president, has been appointed to lead the nine-month review as independent chair.
Council leader seeks funding pledges from new Welsh Government
Changes to how public services are funded in Wales should not mean areas like Caerphilly lose out, according to the county borough council’s leader.
Calls for an end to term-time only pay for school support staff
Calls for a new negotiating body for school support staff, and an end to term-time only pay, has been backed in the Senedd.
Gridlock fears after minister takes M4 relief road ‘off the table’ and considers junction closures
The new Welsh Government doubled down this week on Mark Drakeford’s previous decision to abandon the Black Route relief road over environmental concerns.
Transgender people “feel under siege”
Transgender people “feel under siege”, Wales’ Deputy First Minister Sioned Williams has said.
Men B vaccine rollout announced following Kent outbreak
The vaccine is being rolled out as a precautionary measure following the Men B outbreak in Kent earlier this year.
Opinion
‘I will be going into territory no other council leader has ventured before’
Cllr Jamie Pritchard, leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, discusses resident engagement in his latest piece for Caerphilly Observer.
Jayne Bryant MS: ‘Volunteers are the bedrock of our communities’
In her first-ever piece for Caerphilly Observer, Casnewydd Islwyn MS Jayne Bryant talks volunteers, grassroots sports clubs, and Welsh Labour’s role in opposition.
Delyth Jewell MS: ‘It truly is a momentous time for our nation’
In her first article for Caerphilly Observer since her re-election, Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni MS Delyth Jewell reflects on the election and outlines her party’s plans in government.
Sport
Cricket catch-up: Batsman reaches 500 league runs on tough weekend for many borough sides
It was a tough weekend for many of Caerphilly County Borough’s first sides in the South East Wales Cricket League, but one batsman celebrated a major milestone as his side’s hot streak continued.
FC Caerffili U14s side win South Wales FA Cup trophy
FC Caerffili’s U14s have become the first team from the Taff and Ely Rhymney Valley (TERV) League to win the South Wales FA Cup.
Graig y Rhacca man to lead Wales at Transplant Football World Cup
Harry Bailey, from Graig y Rhacca, will lead the Wales transplant football team to the latest World Cup instalment this Autumn.
Cricket catch-up: Borough sides left to rue weekend washout
Persistent rain ruined the weekend’s fixtures for Caerphilly County Borough’s first teams in the South East Wales Cricket league.
Aber Valley U10s lift trophy at Birmingham City’s home ground
Aber Valley U10s competed in a tournament at the historic St Andrew’s stadium, home to Birmingham City Football Club, winning the final on penalties in a nerve-jangling shootout.