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Woman and two boys taken to hospital following incident

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

The three were seen in a car close to Margaret Street, with Gwent Police receiving a call regarding a concern for their safety on Sunday April 19.

Record number of runners expected at this year’s Caerphilly 10k and 2k races

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

A record number of runners is expected at this year’s Caerphilly 10k, with the race now sold out for the second consecutive year.

Young people to promote body positivity in fight against ‘unrealistic’ social media standards

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Members of Caerphilly Youth Forum have chosen body positivity, physical and mental health as their priority issue for the current year, following a vote by more than 2,000 members.

New Men’s Shed group gets off the ground

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

A new Men’s Shed group has started in Abertridwr, bringing men together to tackle loneliness, support mental health, and create friendships.

Llechwen Hall Hotel secures £2.3m funding for refurbishment and upgrades

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Llechwen Hall Hotel has secured a £2.3 million commercial mortgage from Barclays Business Bank to support refurbishment works and future growth at the venue near Nelson.

Conservative lead candidate says it’s time to ‘rebuild trust’ after ‘botched job of devolution’

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

The Tories are framing May’s Senedd elections as a chance to “fix Wales” with economic growth and investment funded by cutting taxes and “waste”.

Dad to run London Marathon to raise money for Tŷ Hafan in late son’s memory

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

James Meacham, from Pontllanfraith, will run the London Marathon this weekend to raise money for Tŷ Hafan – in memory of his late son Thomas.

Tennis club undergoing £280k refurbishment

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Caerphilly Tennis Club is undergoing a £280,000 refurbishment, which includes court resurfacing, new seating, and better wheelchair access.

Support workers given wrong phone number for mental health team

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Concerns have also been raised that people in mental distress, using a dedicated phone number for urgent mental health support, have on occasions not been answered.

Pie shop owner’s fundraiser to help his dad after leg amputation

Monday, April 20, 2026

The owner of an award-winning pie shop is raising money to help his father, who has had his leg amputated following severe surgical complications.

Opinion

Voters in Wales face Senedd election amid confusion over who holds power over what

Thursday, April 9, 2026

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’

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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’

Monday, March 30, 2026

In this piece for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Peredur Owen Griffiths talks about potholes and Plaid Cymru’s Senedd election campaign.

Sport

Bargoed Warriors fall to Brecon in Division 5 Cup final at Principality

Monday, April 20, 2026

Brecon Athletic claimed the Division 5 Cup following an eight-try 49-5 victory over Bargoed Warriors in the Go Compare Road to Principality 2026 series.

Bedwas smash century as Deri and Rhymney take huge strides towards promotion

Monday, April 20, 2026

Bedwas ran in a remarkable 102 points against Ynysddu while Rhymney and Deri strengthened their promotion pushes in another busy weekend of rugby for Caerphilly borough clubs. Bargoed and Newbridge also claimed important wins in the Admiral Premiership.

Gerwyn Price wins tenth career European Tour title

Monday, April 20, 2026

Markham’s Gerwyn Price powered to a tenth European Tour title of his career, beating Ross Smith 8-6 to win the European Darts Grand Prix on Sunday.

Caerphilly Athletic stumble against Goytre as league title now out of their hands

Saturday, April 18, 2026

A disappointing 4-1 loss in their penultimate game of the season against Goytre means league leaders Caerphilly Athletic no longer control their own destiny in the Ardal South East title race.

Treowen shooting for the Stars ahead of cup final

Monday, April 13, 2026

Treowen Stars have reached the final of the Welsh Blood Service Cup after defeating Cymru North outfit Buckley Town on penalties. 

Latest News

  • Gwent Police officer
    Woman and two boys taken to hospital following incidentWednesday, April 22, 2026
  • Record number of runners expected at this year’s Caerphilly 10k and 2k racesWednesday, April 22, 2026
  • Young people to promote body positivity in fight against ‘unrealistic’ social media standardsWednesday, April 22, 2026
  • Aber Valley Men's Shed has been set up at Aber Valley YMCA
    New Men’s Shed group gets off the groundWednesday, April 22, 2026
  • Llechwen Hall Hotel secures £2.3m funding for refurbishment and upgradesWednesday, April 22, 2026
  • Natasha Asghar, centre, on the Welsh Conservative campaign trail
    Conservative lead candidate says it’s time to ‘rebuild trust’ after ‘botched job of devolution’Tuesday, April 21, 2026

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Legal & Public Notices

  • Planning notice for land south of Valley View, Cefn HengoedThursday, April 2, 2026
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, April 2, 2026
  • Notice of application for a variation of a premises licence: Ffos CaerffiliMonday, March 30, 2026
  • Notice of application for a premises licence: Machen Cricket ClubMonday, March 30, 2026
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