Caerphilly Athletic’s over-35s hosted a team of Ukrainian refugees in a friendly football match celebrating a community’s hospitality and a nation’s spirit.
Welsh Government offers teachers 3.5% pay increase
The Welsh Government has rejected independent recommendations to give teachers a 4.25% pay rise, proposing a lower 3.5% increase instead.
Candidates confirmed for Hengoed ward council by-election
Five candidates will stand in the upcoming Hengoed ward by-election for Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Garden waste collections suspended across Caerphilly County Borough
Garden waste collections across Caerphilly County Borough have been suspended for a week due to the hot weather.
Strictly star Amy Dowden unveils new bronze map at revamped park
Amy Dowden returned to Caerphilly to unveil a new bronze sculpture as the revamped Dafydd Williams Park reopened.
Village holds it first community carnival in nearly a decade
Organised in just six weeks by local independent business owners, the Cwmcarnival featured a parade, live music, and free activities aimed at families.
Minister denies plan to cut livestock numbers over ‘left-wing ideological climate targets’
The Welsh Government has no plans to force a reduction in livestock numbers to meet climate targets, the rural resilience minister has insisted.
New plans to convert ‘disused’ chapel into two homes
A “disused” place of worship in Rhymney could be converted into homes, new plans submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council show.
New indoor golf simulator given green light
A proposal for an indoor golf simulator in Bedwas has won the support of council planners.
Firefighters drive decommissioned engines 1,500 miles to Ukraine
Firefighters from south Wales have completed a 1,500-mile journey across Europe to deliver eight decommissioned fire engines to frontline crews in Ukraine.
Opinion
Delyth Jewell MS: ‘Westminster has a Prime Minister-elect who hasn’t actually been elected’
Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni MS Delyth Jewell, of Plaid Cymru, has shared her thoughts on ‘Prime Minister-elect’ Andy Burnham.
‘Trust and confidence in the police is low within many LGBTQ+ communities’
In this piece for Caerphilly Observer, Gwent’s police and crime commissioner, Jane Mudd, discusses Pride Month, and the “difficult relationship” many LGBTQ+ people have with the police.
PM’s ‘unpopularity was borne out on the doorstep’ during Senedd election campaign
Casnewydd Islwyn’s Plaid Cymru MS Peredur Owen Griffiths discusses the Prime Minister’s resignation and tenure, and the Welsh Government’s work so far.
Sport
Cricket catch-up: Blackwood, Crumlin and Machen among victorious borough sides
Caerphilly County Borough’s first sides were in action again on the weekend, amid testing summer conditions in the South East Wales Cricket League.
Cricket catchup: First victory of season for Crumlin as others’ winning streaks run out
Caerphilly County Borough’s first teams were back in action over the weekend in the South East Wales Cricket League.
Michael Chopra makes Trethomas Bluebirds debut in charity legends match
Michael Chopra made his first Trethomas Bluebirds appearance as his new side took on Cardiff City Legends in Ystrad Mynach.
Cardiff City legend Michael Chopra comes out of retirement to sign for Trethomas Bluebirds
In an exclusive interview with Caerphilly Observer, former Premier League striker and Cardiff City legend Michael Chopra has announced his return to football in the Cymru South.
Cricket catch-up: Blackwood Town go top with thumping win
The South East Wales Cricket League was back in full swing on Saturday June 27, with some solid results for teams across Caerphilly County Borough.