More than 2,000 military veterans in Wales fall into the covert category of homelessness, a Senedd Member has claimed during First Minister’s Questions.
Beauty salon and nail bar proposed for part of former pub
Part of the former Commercial Inn pub in Abercarn could be redeveloped into a new beauty salon and nail bar.
Plans for new padel courts alongside megagym
Fitness Factory in Crumlin could open new padel courts at its site in Crumlin, according to new plans filed with Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Welsh Government announces £7m fuel fund to protect bus services and halt fare rises
Bus routes, school transport, and community services across Wales will receive a share of an emergency £7 million fund designed to cushion operators against soaring fuel costs and prevent fare increases.
Payments of up to £250 for eligible households to help with cost of living
Eligible households across Wales are to receive direct payments of up to £250 as part of a £130 million Welsh Government package addressing rising living costs this winter.
Concert raises more than £900 for charity and historic church despite near washout
More than £900 has been raised to fund vital repairs at a 13th-century church and support a charity helping those in need across the community.
Soft drinks industry criticises proposed Welsh energy drink ban for under-16s
Welsh Government plans to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under 16s have been branded “unnecessary” by the soft drinks industry.
Meet the candidates for the Risca East ward by-election
Six candidates will contest the upcoming Risca East ward by-election for Caerphilly County Borough Council on Thursday November 19.
Caerphilly County Borough pays its respects on Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance services have been held across Caerphilly County Borough as residents paid their respects to those lost in conflict.
Welsh minister visits UN climate summit to study wildfire prevention
Llŷr Gruffydd MS, minister for rural resilience and sustainability, is visiting Türkiye to study overseas wildfire prevention and recovery strategies.
Shopper food donations fall as working people seek help
Food donated by shoppers to Caerphilly Foodbank has fallen by up to 80% at a key collection point, forcing the charity to buy its own stock to feed struggling residents.
More than 11,400 sign petition calling for ALN funding to be ringfenced
As a result of additional funding for ALN in England, Wales will get an extra £550 million over three years – including £322m in this financial year.
Plans for indoor 4G pitch and gym at industrial estate
An indoor sports pitch could be opened at a Cwmcarn industrial estate under the latest plans to further develop the site.
Primary school pupils fixing bikes ahead of Tour de France visit
Primary school pupils in Hengoed are running their own community bike repair business as they prepare for the Tour de France to pass their front gates.
‘It’s been amazing’: Geshmak owner to close restaurant after nearly three years to focus on family life
Francesca Keirle has spent the past few years cooking, serving customers, sourcing produce, and handling finances – regularly clocking more than 50 hours of work a week.
Two arrested on suspicion of child neglect at Blackwood nursery closed over rats
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of child neglect in connection with a Blackwood nursery forced to close because of a rat infestation.
AerFin sold in £475m deal after decade of growth in Bedwas
An aviation company that spent more than a decade based in Bedwas has been sold in a deal worth around £475 million.
Businesses thanked for supporting community fireworks display
Held on Wednesday November 4, the display was funded and organised by Aber Valley Community Council and hosted on the rugby club grounds.
Formal plans submitted for new McDonald’s in Ystrad Mynach
Fast food giant McDonald’s has submitted formal plans to open a new branch in Ystrad Mynach.
Criminal recalled to prison following licence breach
Nathan Brown, 37, from the Caerphilly area, was serving a sentence for engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationship.
Opinion
Delyth Jewell MS: “The way Wales is treated by Westminster has to change”
In her latest piece for Caerphilly Observer, Plaid Cymru MS Delyth Jewell criticises the UK Budget and it’s impact on Wales.
From Wales to Finland, minority language speakers still face prejudice
Cardiff University’s Kaisa Pankakoski compares the experiences of Welsh speakers in Wales to that of Swedish speakers in Finland.
Niamh Salkeld MS: ‘Polluters should pay for contaminating our communities’
In her first piece for Caerphilly Observer, Plaid Cymru MS Niamh Salkeld discusses contaminated land, wildfires, and the campaign for a railway station in Nelson.
Sport
Boxer Kyran Jones pulls out of Lauren Price undercard due to medical issue
Tir y Berth boxer Kyran Jones, pictured right, has been forced to pull out of his upcoming fight with Sean Arkright, which was scheduled for November 20.
Rugby round-up: Away wins for Penallta and Hafodyrynys on quiet weekend for borough rugby
Wales’ clash with Japan left a sparse club fixture list over the weekend, but two Caerphilly County Borough sides capitalised on the road.
Treowen Stars come from behind to pick up late point against Newport City
A 17-year-old Treowen Stars debutant scored a late equaliser to secure his side a point against Newport City in the Cymru South.
Rugby round-up: Bargoed, Caerphilly, and Abertysswg Falcons extend unbeaten runs
Clubs across Caerphilly County Borough faced a mix of treats and horrors on Saturday October 31 as league and cup campaigns resumed on Halloween.
Caerphilly Athletic suffer defeat at the hands of promotion hopefuls Caerau Ely
Caerphilly Athletic struggled to create chances against a well-organised Caerau Ely side who managed to claim a narrow 1-0 win and move to second in the Cymru South.