Problems in the Welsh NHS will be spotted and addressed before they become serious issues, Wales’ health minister has said.
Opposition leaders clash with First Minister over Welsh independence
First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth clashed with opposition party leaders over independence and Wales’ place in the UK following his attendance at a YesCymru rally.
What next for cash-strapped primary school after reprieve from closure?
The decision to stop a potential closure of Deri Primary School provides an “opportunity” to turn around its financial struggles, but decision makers cannot “hide away from” a bleak budget position.
Health board warned of financial risk over winter pressures plan
No extra funding is expected to be provided to help Gwent’s health board cope with winter pressures beyond a £1 million allocation, senior figures have been warned.
Community group to host abstract art exhibition in Abertridwr
Gary Plumley’s work will be displayed at the Oasis coffee shop between 6pm and 8pm on Friday October 9, and again between 11am and 2pm on Saturday October 10.
Youth vaping drops across Wales for first time in seven years
Regular vaping among secondary school pupils in Wales has fallen for the first time since 2019, following the introduction of a ban on single-use disposable vapes.
Ten years of cuts: Aspros Barbers celebrates a decade in Caerphilly
A Caerphilly barbers is celebrating ten years in business – with loyal customers helping it continue to thrive despite strong competition from other barbers on the same street.
Hospitals prepare for winter flood risks driven by El Niño weather pattern
Health bosses in Gwent are preparing for severe winter weather as global weather patterns threaten an increased risk of flash flooding across hospital sites.
Police investigate after 13 Nissan Jukes stolen across Caerphilly in 24 hours
Police have launched an investigation after 13 Nissan Jukes were stolen across Caerphilly County Borough in a single 24-hour period.
Concerns over health workers’ low vaccine uptake
Doctors and nurses across Gwent are failing to get the flu vaccine due to difficulty in getting time off work, NHS bosses have admitted.
Opinion
Rates cut a ‘much needed and welcome relief to pubs, restaurants and many other businesses’
Plaid Cymru MS Lindsay Whittle talks business rates cuts, government-funded childcare, and more in his latest piece for Caerphilly Observer.
‘There is nothing inevitable about our health, our financial fortunes, or our educational attainment’
Casnewydd Islwyn MS Peredur Owen Griffiths talks children’s health, education standards, and more in his latest piece for Caerphilly Observer.
Pisa results: what they tell us about reading standards in Welsh schools – and what they don’t
Bangor University’s Manon Jones and the University of York’s Cameron Downing look at Wales’ latest PISA results and what they mean.
Sport
Dainton to captain Wales at Women’s Rugby League World Cup
Hengoed’s Bethan Dainton will captain Wales at their first-ever Women’s Rugby League World Cup campaign this autumn, with Caerphilly’s Amberley Ruck also in the squad.
Rugby round-up: Bedwas and Deri earn their first wins of the season
As the new season settles, two sides from Caerphilly County Borough got their first wins of the campaign on Saturday September 26.
Caerphilly Athletic take a step back after close defeat to Pontypridd United
After falling behind early in the match, Caerphilly Athletic couldn’t quite mount the comeback against Pontypridd United who ran out 2-1 winners.
Wales wheelchair rugby league squad named for World Cup
Wales are heading down under for the 2026 Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup in Australia.
Defeat for Gerwyn Price in World Series of Darts Finals showpiece
Markham’s Gerwyn Price fell at the final hurdle at the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam – losing 11-5 to Ross Smith in the showpiece on Sunday.