The course, run by UK Coaching and mental health charity Mind, has already seen more than 400 football clubs across Wales signing up to take part.
Council hoping to ‘maximise benefits’ of Tour de France stage
The arrival of the Tour de France in Caerphilly next year will be “an event of significance for everyone” in the county borough, a senior councillor has predicted.
Coleg y Cymoedd teacher struck-off after sending sexual messages to students
A further education teacher who sent a student a picture of a Freddo chocolate bar placed on his lap and asked “What’s it worth?” has been banned from the profession by the Education Workforce Council.
£100 vouchers offered in bid to boost Caerphilly 2k numbers
A £100 gift voucher will be awarded to both the school and sports club with the highest number of entries at this year’s Caerphilly 2k run.
Former Caerphilly Council chief who received £209k pay-off, gets new £120k public sector role
Christina Harrhy, the former chief executive of Caerphilly County Borough Council who left with a £209,000 pay-off following a falling out with then leader Sean Morgan, has secured a new six-figure public sector role.
Assisted dying motion gets support from Senedd Members
Assisted dying services could be made available on the Welsh NHS after receiving the backing of Senedd Members.
Council leader promises road resurfacing and pothole repairs
The leader of Caerphilly Council said he “completely” understands concerns around the condition of the borough’s roads ahead of planned resurfacing and repairs.
Teen ‘lucky to alive’ demands safety action on Wyllie Bends
A teenager ‘lucky to be alive’ after a horror car smash on the Wylie Bends has demanded action to make the road safer.
Council backs WASPI calls for ‘fair’ women’s pension compensation
Women affected by changes to the state pension qualifying age deserve “fair, prompt and just” compensation, councillors in Caerphilly have agreed.
Council tax rise approved despite affordability concerns
Council cabinet members say the new budget will avoid unpopular service cuts, but opponents have questioned the 6.25% council tax rise.
Opinion
Peredur Owen Griffiths MS: ‘We know this is not as good as it gets’
In this article for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Peredur Owen Griffiths talks about the upcoming council by-election, Plaid Cymru’s Senedd election campaign, and more.
Why has the 20mph limit become such a political issue in the Welsh election?
Aberystwyth University’s Michael Woods and Charles Musselwhite explore the 20mph policy and its role in the upcoming Senedd election.
Environment issues have never been so fiercely debated in a Welsh election campaign
Michael Woods, of Aberystwyth University, discusses the environmental issues set to play a key role in this year’s Senedd elections.
Sport
Price wins his first PDC ranking title of the year
Gerwyn Price has won his first PDC ranking title of the year with a big 8-1 win over Andrew Gilding in Players Championship Six.
Wales wheelchair rugby league squads named ahead of UK Armed Forces games
A total of 17 players have been named, with eight in the main squad and a further nine in the development side.