The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru has published its draft remuneration report, with a consultation now open until December 17.
South-east Wales remains in drought despite rain easing conditions in west
Parts of south-east Wales will remain in drought status despite recent rainfall helping other areas of the country begin to recover, environmental officials have confirmed.
Pause in scheduled treatments for trans patients “unacceptable”
The leader of the Wales Green Party has suggested the pause in scheduled treatments for trans patients sets a “dangerous precedent”.
Further education one of Wales’ “greatest success stories”
Describing the further education system as one of “Wales’ greatest success stories”, Labour’s Lynne Neagle said colleges have seen “record levels of demand” in recent years.
Housing demands judged to ‘outweigh’ villagers’ love of green space
Senior councillors will push ahead with proposals to build accessible bungalows on land in Trethomas which locals argue is cherished and well-used green space.
Backing for plan to create new Welsh-medium secondary school
Senior councillors have backed proposals to create a new Welsh-medium secondary school in Caerphilly County Borough by formally dividing Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni.
British Empire declared a “force for good” by second Reform MS
A second Reform MS has declared the British Empire was a “force for good” during a debate on Wales’ place within the United Kingdom.
Man turns life around after drug addiction and takes recovery message on the road
A Caerphilly man who overcame a Class A drug addiction has spent the past seven months travelling in a mobile pod, rebuilding his life and helping others believe they can rebuild theirs too.
Developing Welsh language education a “priority”, says education minister
The Welsh Government will launch a consultation this autumn on its broader strategy around Welsh-medium education, Senedd Members heard this week.
Primary school at ‘centre of village’ community saved from closure
Deri Primary School has been saved from potential closure, following an impassioned speech from a local councillor and community calls to rescue it v.1
Opinion
Rates cut a ‘much needed and welcome relief to pubs, restaurants and many other businesses’
Plaid Cymru MS Lindsay Whittle talks business rates cuts, government-funded childcare, and more in his latest piece for Caerphilly Observer.
‘There is nothing inevitable about our health, our financial fortunes, or our educational attainment’
Casnewydd Islwyn MS Peredur Owen Griffiths talks children’s health, education standards, and more in his latest piece for Caerphilly Observer.
Pisa results: what they tell us about reading standards in Welsh schools – and what they don’t
Bangor University’s Manon Jones and the University of York’s Cameron Downing look at Wales’ latest PISA results and what they mean.
Sport
Wales wheelchair rugby league squad named for World Cup
Wales are heading down under for the 2026 Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup in Australia.
Defeat for Gerwyn Price in World Series of Darts Finals showpiece
Markham’s Gerwyn Price fell at the final hurdle at the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam – losing 11-5 to Ross Smith in the showpiece on Sunday.
Rugby round-up: Newbridge up to fourth, narrow win for Penallta, Nelson and Abercarn continue winning starts
There were a number of all-Caerphilly County Borough clashes across the rugby pyramid on Saturday September 19, with the cobwebs now firmly shaken off and the new season in full swing.
Caerphilly Athletic celebrate comeback cup victory over Treowen Stars in penalty shootout
Caerphilly Athletic came from two goals behind in round one of the Welsh Cup to beat fellow Cymru South side and borough rivals Treowen Stars in a penalty shootout.
Wales Wheelchair Rugby League squad reaches half of £10,000 World Cup target
The Wales Wheelchair Rugby League team has raised £5,000 towards its £10,000 target to fund its trip to the World Cup in Australia this October.