Council services continue to come under “substantial” strain despite a £1.8 million budget underspend last year, with pressures on social care, school transport and temporary accommodation.
Schoolboy and pensioner team up for audiobook tackling loneliness
A school pupil and an elderly volunteer have teamed up to narrate a new audiobook exploring friendship across generations, as part of a community project raising awareness of loneliness.
Man arrested and car seized after BB gun reports
A 19-year-old man has been arrested following reports of a BB or pellet gun being used in and around Caerphilly town centre over the last two days.
Firefighters awarded medals after Venezuela earthquake rescue mission
Six south Wales firefighters have returned home safely after spending two weeks rescuing people trapped in the aftermath of the Venezuela earthquake.
Welsh Government orders early winter NHS planning after “tough” year of delays
The Welsh Government has ordered NHS Wales to start emergency winter planning immediately to prevent a repeat of last year’s severe hospital delays.
Welsh ICE secures £50,000 investment from Valleys entrepreneur
Caerphilly-based business hub Welsh ICE has secured a £50,000 partnership investment from Valleys entrepreneur Andrew Richards to fund mentorship and network support for local start-ups.
Row over Freedom of Information requests as council workload piles up
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.
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.