Campaigners hoping to challenge Caerphilly Council’s library closure plans have had their legal case postponed.
New government minister declares Wales is ‘open for business’
Adam Price told Senedd colleagues that the new Welsh Government will be “placing productivity at the heart of its approach”.
Calls for more support for children with allergies in Wales’ schools
Councillors in Caerphilly have backed stronger support for children with allergies, after a new law requires English schools to stock life-saving injector pens.
New health minister sets out priorities for the Welsh NHS
Wales’ new health minister has laid out his priorities for the NHS, including tackling waiting lists, service modernisation, and a focus on preventative health.
£39k funding boost for Senghenydd Youth Drop In Centre
SYDIC will use its the money, from Gwent’s police and crime commissioner, to continue offering weekly drop-in sessions for young people in the Aber Valley.
Home-schooling on the rise and most pupils unlikely to sit GCSEs
Nearly 200 GCSE-age children across Caerphilly County Borough are not likely to sit exams because they are being home-schooled.
Young photographer recognised on world stage
A budding photographer from Caerphilly has achieved success on the world stage after winning third place in a prestigious food photography competition.
Suspected artillery shell found at Bedwas home prompts evacuation
Residents were evacuated from their homes after a suspected artillery shell was discovered at a property in Bedwas.
Gwent Police threatened with legal action over trans policy
Gwent Police has been threatened with legal action by a women’s rights campaign group over a policy that allows transgender women to use female toilets and showers.
First Minister to recommend counsel general to the King for appointment
The counsel general designate will be recommended to King Charles III by the First Minister following a Senedd agreement.
Opinion
What would Aneurin Bevan think about the organisation named in his honour?
After reading Audit Wales’ report into the health board that carries his name, Caerphilly Observer editor Richard Gurner wonders what Aneurin Bevan would make of the organisation today?
‘By and large, Wales voted for hope over hate’
Casnewydd Islwyn MS Peredur Owen Griffiths looks back at Plaid Cymru’s Senedd election victory and the party’s plans in government.
Politics is a brutal game
The new voting system in the recent Senedd election exposed how brutal politics can be.
Sport
Cricket catch-up: Mixed fortunes for borough sides
It was another week of mixed fortunes for Caerphilly County Borough’s first teams in the South East Wales Cricket League.
Price denied spectacular comeback in Premier League play-off defeat
Gerwyn Price came from 9-4 down to draw level with Luke Littler in the semi-finals, but it was the teenager who clinched the deciding leg.
Gerwyn Price ready for Premier League Darts play-offs
“It feels like any of the four of us can win it. It’s going to be tough, but I believe I can do it and I’m there to win.”
Silverstone debut ends in disappointment for Caerphilly racer
Caerphilly race driver Graham Cole endured a frustrating debut at the Silverstone Historic GP meeting after a mechanical failure ended his weekend after just four laps of qualifying.
Caerphilly RFC Under-14s crowned European champions after Frankfurt triumph
Young rugby players from Caerphilly have been crowned champions at a European tournament in Germany after two years of fundraising helped make the trip possible.