Dilshad Shamo, 43, of Castell Morgraig, Caerphilly, and Ali Khdir, 42, of Pontygwindy Road, are among 30 serious criminals added to the NCA’s latest list of offenders subject to ancillary orders.
First Minister questioned on school safeguarding, taxes, and overseas spending
Rhun ap Iorwerth faced questions on safeguarding in Welsh schools, taxation and overseas spending during today’s First Minister’s Questions.
Overnight closures due as road resurfacing work set to begin
Evening and night-time road closures will be in place between 7pm until 6.30am while the works are completed.
Surprise TV award for school cook who has served generations of pupils
A school cook who has dedicated 45 years of service to Blackwood Primary School has been recognised on national television.
Bowls club gets £350 boost to inspire next generation of players
Llanbradach Bowling Club has received funding to help attract more young people to take up bowls during its 125th anniversary year.
Brace’s Bakery saved after takeover deal struck
The factory, on Pen y Fan Industrial Estate near Oakdale, had been threatened with closure as part of a business “reset” announced in October 2025.
Welsh Government announces grassroots Pride fund open for applications
The Grassroots Pride Fund, delivered with support from Pride Cymru, aims to help organisers from across Wales with event costs.
Plans for town’s Next store move a step closer
Proposals for a new Next store in Caerphilly have moved a step closer, after council planners agreed the fashion retailer could adapt a town retail park unit v.1
Penpedairheol teen selected for prestigious international theatre troupe
Georgia Spinola-Scott, 15, from Penpedairheol, and attends Lewis School in Ystrad Mynach, has been selected to represent the Elite International All-Stars Performance Troupe.
Spilling debris from lorry causes ‘traffic chaos’ as road closes
Debris spilling from a HGV lorry forced a road closure in Brynawel, Wattsville this morning.
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
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.
‘It really is special’: Rugby team secures back-to-back treble-winning seasons
Senghenydd Sirens have secured a second consecutive treble-winning season, clinching the league and two domestic cups, along with promotion to the top tier.
Cricket catch-up: Mixed fortunes for borough sides
It was another week of mixed fortunes for Caerphilly County Borough’s first teams in the South East Wales Cricket League.