Two people smugglers, who trafficked hundreds of illegal migrants across Europe by hiding them in boats, lorries and cars in an operation ran from a Caerphilly car wash, have been jailed.
Town’s proposed new Next store could create 21 jobs
The firm has submitted an initial planning application for an empty unit at the Gallagher Retail Park.
Welsh Labour has ‘learnt lessons’ from by-election defeat as FM sets out vision
First Minister Eluned Morgan spoke to Caerphilly Observer about Welsh Labour’s Senedd election campaign.
Councillor quits Labour after being frozen out over library cuts criticism
Nelson councillor Brenda Miles has resigned from the Labour Party, nearly a year after being frozen out after she objected to Caerphilly Council’s library closure plans.
Senedd election candidates confirmed for Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni
A total of 42 candidates will stand for the Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni constituency at May’s Senedd elections.
Candidates confirmed for Senedd race in Casnewydd Islwyn
A total of 41 candidates will stand for the Casnewydd Islwyn constituency at May’s Senedd elections.
Campaigners raise contamination concerns over Nant y Calch housing plans
Campaigners say more information is needed about potential contamination from the former Ness Tar plant before homes are built at Nant y Calch Farm in Caerphilly.
Castle boundary changes approved amid public access concerns
Councillors have approved minor changes to the boundary walls of Grade-II listed Ruperra Castle, despite concerns over public access.
Family fruit and veg shop crowned best in Wales at awards ceremony
Ystrad Mynach’s Veg of Evans was presented with the ‘Best Local Convenience Store’ award at the Welsh Business Awards 2026.
Community photography course boosts creativity and wellbeing
Caerphilly Miners Centre’s visual arts group is proving that photography is for everyone – while helping tackle loneliness and isolation.
Opinion
Voters in Wales face Senedd election amid confusion over who holds power over what
Ahead of May’s Senedd election, many people in Wales remain unclear about who is responsible for important political decisions.
‘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.
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.