Senior councillors in Caerphilly have given their backing to the county borough’s schools for their policies on restricting pupils’ use of mobile phones.
Primary school swimming scheme pilot to begin in autumn
Primary school pupils in Years 4 and 5 are to be offered a minimum of 20 swimming and water safety lessons under a new £2 million Welsh Government scheme.
Thumbs up for ‘high-quality’ flats in town’s former bank building
Ten “high-quality” flats can replace a former bank building in Blackwood town centre, planning officers have agreed.
Work begins on £14m project to merge Nelson primary school sites
pupils currently based at the former Llancaeach Junior site will move to an expanded Llanfabon site as part of a £14 million scheme.
Waiting lists and emergency department delays at “unacceptable” levels
Wales’ health minister Mabon ap Gwynfor described the figures as “disappointing and unacceptable” and admitted too many patients are waiting too long for treatment.
Swimming pool reopens after five-week closure
The swimming pool at Newbridge Leisure Centre is reopening following improvement works.
Rugby club set to take over running of village pitches from council
Senghenydd RFC has been tipped to take over the management of the pitches, pavilion and bowling green at the village’s Welfare Park and Windsor Colliery playing field.
Tour de France 2027 a ‘fantastic’ chance to ‘showcase’ borough to the world
The Tour de France is a “fantastic” opportunity to showcase Caerphilly County Borough next year, bringing in thousands of visitors and investment opportunities.
Winding House tipped to become ‘flagship’ education and wellbeing centre
A “flagship” education and wellbeing centre for people with additional learning needs could open in New Tredegar’s Winding House Museum.
Call to pass on Treasury cash to save Welsh high streets amid Burnham’s rate cuts
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced pubs, clubs, and live music venues in England will receive a 20% cut in business rates from April.
Opinion
‘Hyperbole has been ever present but reality and co-operation have been sadly lacking’
Plaid Cymru MS Peredur Owen Griffiths discusses Labour’s vote against the Welsh Government’s supplementary budget, and the new Secretary of State for Wales in his latest piece for Caerphilly Observer.
‘Wales has always been at its very best as a nation looking outward, not inward’
Plaid Cymru Senedd Member Lindsay Whittle talks Nation of Sanctuary and his recent engagements in his latest piece for Caerphilly Observer.
Citizens Advice: How to get support if you have to stop working due to ill health
In its latest column for Caerphilly Observer, charity Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent explains some of the some of the support out there if you have to stop working due to ill health.
Sport
Victors crowned at primary school world cup tournament
More than 120 children from across 12 primary schools gathered in Ystrad Mynach for their very own World Cup football tournament.
19-year-old star set to represent Team Wales at Commonwealth Games
Lowri Windsor has been selected to represent Wales at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this month.
Former Wales rugby star and Olympian appointed chair of Welsh Athletics
Former Wales rugby international and Olympic hurdler Nigel Walker has been appointed chair of Welsh Athletics.
Cricket catch-up: Wins for Abercarn and Pontymister & Crosskeys as others toil
It was a difficult weekend for many of Caerphilly County Borough’s first sides in the South East Wales Cricket League.
Girl, 12, to represent Wales and follow in her mother’s footsteps
Carriage driver Lacey Llewellyn will follow in her mother’s footsteps when she represents Wales on the continental stage next month.