The Tour de France will race through Caerphilly County Borough in 2027 after it was confirmed that Wales will host stage three of the world-famous cycling event.
More support needed for older people struggling financially – commissioner
Rhian Bowen-Davies has called for a funding pot to be established in Wales, following the UK Government’s announcement of a similar scheme.
Library campaigners vow to continue ‘fight’ against closures
Library campaigners have vowed to keep pressure on Caerphilly County Borough Council over its plans to shut down ten sites.
First Minister urges PM to ‘stand firm’ in face of Trump tariff threats
Eluned Morgan stressed the importance of US firms to the Welsh economy – but described the US President’s threats as “unacceptable and aggressive”.
Concern for future of council CCTV service in budget talks
The council is proposing a “restructure of CCTV to provide a more efficient service” that could save nearly £67,000 in next year’s budget.
Shadow health secretary booted off party’s front bench amid defection rumours
Welsh Conservative MS James Evans has been kicked off his party’s front bench and had the whip removed amid speculation linking him with a switch to Reform UK.
Mum thanks strangers who rescued nine-month-old baby from car fire
A mother has spoken of her gratitude to two strangers for saving her nine-month-old baby from a car fire.
Caerphilly Senedd Member Hefin David took his own life, inquest concludes
The inquest into the death of Caerphilly Senedd Member Hefin David has concluded.
Controversial WRU plans to reshape Welsh rugby to be discussed in parliament
WRU chief executive Abi Tierney and chair Richard Collier-Keywood will be quizzed by MPs on the impact of the restructuring plans
Town mayor blasts ‘shambolic’ delays to him getting new role
The mayor of Blackwood claims he is the victim of a “totally undemocratic” decision to defer his appointment to Caerphilly County Borough Council’s standards committee.
Opinion
How can we make Caerphilly even more welcoming – starting from the moment you step off the train?
Caerphilly resident Gareth Hughes, who stood for the Green Party at last year’s by-election, discusses ways to make the town more welcoming to visitors in this piece for Caerphilly Observer.
Linsday Whittle demands ‘common sense’ in social housing letting system
In this piece for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly’s Senedd Member Lindsay Whittle calls for change in the housing system.
Senedd election ‘will set the course for our communities, our prospects and our public services’
Plaid Cymru MS Peredur Owen Griffiths says this year’s Senedd election is a “clear choice” between “hope and fear” in this opinion piece for Caerphilly Observer.
Sport
Double medal success at Welsh championships for young athlete
A promising young athlete from Pontllanfraith has won double gold at the Welsh National Indoor Athletics Championships.
Rugby round-up: Big wins for Bedwas, Blackwood, Caerphilly, and New Tredegar
As the cold spell continued to bite, numerous fixtures across the leagues were postponed on Saturday, January 10 — but where matches did beat the freeze, there were some eye-catching scorelines.