Slow responses to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests at Caerphilly County Borough Council have prompted some councillors to question whether they are being used properly.
Weekly music sessions helping adults build confidence and friendships
Daniel Fitzgerald founded RecRock to give people a relaxed environment to learn instruments and form friendships.
Community groups urged to apply for share of £5m fund
Community groups and sports clubs could receive a share of a £5 million Welsh Government upgrades fund.
Ffos Caerffili to host new national awards celebrating the best of Welsh beer
Actor and comedian Mike Bubbins, star of the BBC Wales comedy Mammoth, has been announced as the first official judge and will host the awards evening.
Villagers want tougher action to stop ‘rat run’ commuters
Villagers in Rudry have called for traffic-calming measures to stop commuters using their roads as a ‘rat run’.
‘Every minute matters’: Support for better allergy safety measures in schools
Cllr Amanda McConnell said her motion sought “clearer allergy management policies, improved staff training, and access to emergency adrenaline auto-injectors”.
Senedd unites behind calls for better childhood trauma support
A Senedd Member who lost her birth mother at just three weeks old has spoken about her childhood experiences during a debate on the lasting impact of adverse childhood experiences.
Pride Caerffili returns to town this weekend
The day-long LGBTQ+ celebration returns on Saturday July 4 with a town centre parade and entertainment.
Residents encouraged to help re-green Penyrheol, Trecenydd and Energlyn
Residents, schools and community groups are working to restore wildlife habitats and improve local green spaces as part of a new environmental initiative in Penyrheol, Trecenydd and Energlyn.
Date set for Hengoed ward council by-election
Caerphilly County Borough Council will hold a by-election for its vacant Hengoed ward seat in August.
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 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.
Boy, 12, wins two golds at World Youth Games in Sweden
A talented young athlete from Pontllanfraith has won two gold medals on the world stage.