Parents must be treated as “vital to the care team” and not as visitors when their child receives neonatal care, Wales’ women’s minister has said.
More homes pledged for north of county borough in next decade
More homes will be built in northern areas of Caerphilly County Borough under the council’s next masterplan for development.
“We can’t keep burying our heads in the sand”: Council backs contaminated land inquiry
Calls for a national inquiry into potentially contaminated land have won the unanimous support of councillors, after warnings the authorities could not afford to “keep burying our heads in the sand”.
Community concert to raise funds for historic church and food bank
A charity concert is being held in Rudry next month to help fund essential upgrades at a 13th-century church and support a charity helping those in need across the community.
Problems in Welsh NHS to get fixed sooner, says health minister
Problems in the Welsh NHS will be spotted and addressed before they become serious issues, Wales’ health minister has said.
Opposition leaders clash with First Minister over Welsh independence
First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth clashed with opposition party leaders over independence and Wales’ place in the UK following his attendance at a YesCymru rally.
What next for cash-strapped primary school after reprieve from closure?
The decision to stop a potential closure of Deri Primary School provides an “opportunity” to turn around its financial struggles, but decision makers cannot “hide away from” a bleak budget position.
Health board warned of financial risk over winter pressures plan
No extra funding is expected to be provided to help Gwent’s health board cope with winter pressures beyond a £1 million allocation, senior figures have been warned.
Community group to host abstract art exhibition in Abertridwr
Gary Plumley’s work will be displayed at the Oasis coffee shop between 6pm and 8pm on Friday October 9, and again between 11am and 2pm on Saturday October 10.
Youth vaping drops across Wales for first time in seven years
Regular vaping among secondary school pupils in Wales has fallen for the first time since 2019, following the introduction of a ban on single-use disposable vapes.
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
French triumph and podium places for Caerphilly racing ace
Racing driver Graham Cole secured three podium finishes – including a victory – when he competed at the Val de Vienne circuit in France recently.
Depleted Crosskeys Bowls Club draft in ‘Dad’s Army’ to win Super Eights competition
Despite four of their eight main players being unavailable on the day, the team overcame the odds to lift the trophy and take home £700 in prize money.
Dainton to captain Wales at Women’s Rugby League World Cup
Hengoed’s Bethan Dainton will captain Wales at their first-ever Women’s Rugby League World Cup campaign this autumn, with Caerphilly’s Amberley Ruck also in the squad.
Rugby round-up: Bedwas and Deri earn their first wins of the season
As the new season settles, two sides from Caerphilly County Borough got their first wins of the campaign on Saturday September 26.
Caerphilly Athletic take a step back after close defeat to Pontypridd United
After falling behind early in the match, Caerphilly Athletic couldn’t quite mount the comeback against Pontypridd United who ran out 2-1 winners.