The Grassroots Pride Fund, delivered with support from Pride Cymru, aims to help organisers from across Wales with event costs.
Plans for town’s Next store move a step closer
Proposals for a new Next store in Caerphilly have moved a step closer, after council planners agreed the fashion retailer could adapt a town retail park unit v.1
Penpedairheol teen selected for prestigious international theatre troupe
Georgia Spinola-Scott, 15, from Penpedairheol, and attends Lewis School in Ystrad Mynach, has been selected to represent the Elite International All-Stars Performance Troupe.
Spilling debris from lorry causes ‘traffic chaos’ as road closes
Debris spilling from a HGV lorry forced a road closure in Brynawel, Wattsville this morning.
Man taken to hospital with several broken bones after underpass attack
The man, in his 40s, also had his phone stolen in the attack, with Gwent Police urging witnesses to come forward.
Northern communities’ £20m fund moves step closer with chairman named
Caerphilly Council has chosen an independent chairman to oversee how £20 million will be spent in three borough communities.
Newbridge RFC renames stand in honour of club legend
Newbridge RFC has paid tribute to one of its most influential figures, the late Derek Morgan, by naming a stand in his honour.
Plans resubmitted for ambulance hall flats after felled tree damaged first bid
Plans for new homes at a former ambulance hall in Bedwas have been resubmitted, after a chopped-down tree thwarted an earlier bid.
Last remaining house in lost mining village goes up for auction
The house is listed for sale by Newport-based Paul Fosh Auctions, with a guide price of £35,000.
Cafe and flats plan approved for town’s former bank
A former bank on Blackwood’s High Street looks set for a new lease of life, after council planners approved a bid for a new cafe and flats.
Opinion
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.
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?
Sport
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.
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.