A judicial review into Caerphilly County Borough Council’s plans was held in Cardiff on Thursday June 11, after being postponed the previous week.
‘Respect, solidarity, and fairness’ behind government’s plans to tackle poverty and inequality
Wales’ new social justice minister, Sioned Williams outlined her priorities in the Senedd this week.
‘Basic’ housing needs ‘out of reach for thousands of people’
Wales’ new housing minister has said everyone in Wales should have a “safe, warm home” – but admitted “this most basic of needs is out of reach for thousands of people”.
Tina Sparkle: From valley schoolboy to the face of Caerphilly Pride
As Caerphilly Pride prepares to return this summer, one of the event’s most familiar faces is getting ready to take to the stage once again.
400-name petition protesting school transport changes handed to council
A petition signed by more than 400 Bedwas residents has been handed to the council, protesting against cost-cutting changes to school transport.
Caerphilly people smugglers to remain under NCA restrictions after prison release
Dilshad Shamo, 43, of Castell Morgraig, Caerphilly, and Ali Khdir, 42, of Pontygwindy Road, are among 30 serious criminals added to the NCA’s latest list of offenders subject to ancillary orders.
First Minister questioned on school safeguarding, taxes, and overseas spending
Rhun ap Iorwerth faced questions on safeguarding in Welsh schools, taxation and overseas spending during today’s First Minister’s Questions.
Overnight closures due as road resurfacing work set to begin
Evening and night-time road closures will be in place between 7pm until 6.30am while the works are completed.
Surprise TV award for school cook who has served generations of pupils
A school cook who has dedicated 45 years of service to Blackwood Primary School has been recognised on national television.
Bowls club gets £350 boost to inspire next generation of players
Llanbradach Bowling Club has received funding to help attract more young people to take up bowls during its 125th anniversary year.
Opinion
‘I will be going into territory no other council leader has ventured before’
Cllr Jamie Pritchard, leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, discusses resident engagement in his latest piece for Caerphilly Observer.
Jayne Bryant MS: ‘Volunteers are the bedrock of our communities’
In her first-ever piece for Caerphilly Observer, Casnewydd Islwyn MS Jayne Bryant talks volunteers, grassroots sports clubs, and Welsh Labour’s role in opposition.
Delyth Jewell MS: ‘It truly is a momentous time for our nation’
In her first article for Caerphilly Observer since her re-election, Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni MS Delyth Jewell reflects on the election and outlines her party’s plans in government.
Sport
FC Caerffili U14s side win South Wales FA Cup trophy
FC Caerffili’s U14s have become the first team from the Taff and Ely Rhymney Valley (TERV) League to win the South Wales FA Cup.
Graig y Rhacca man to lead Wales at Transplant Football World Cup
Harry Bailey, from Graig y Rhacca, will lead the Wales transplant football team to the latest World Cup instalment this Autumn.
Cricket catch-up: Borough sides left to rue weekend washout
Persistent rain ruined the weekend’s fixtures for Caerphilly County Borough’s first teams in the South East Wales Cricket league.
Aber Valley U10s lift trophy at Birmingham City’s home ground
Aber Valley U10s competed in a tournament at the historic St Andrew’s stadium, home to Birmingham City Football Club, winning the final on penalties in a nerve-jangling shootout.
‘It really is special’: Rugby team secures back-to-back treble-winning seasons
Senghenydd Sirens have secured a second consecutive treble-winning season, clinching the league and two domestic cups, along with promotion to the top tier.