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Author: Richard Gurner

16 to 21-year-olds in Wales urged to take advantage of £1 bus travel

Monday, August 18, 2025Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Youngsters between the ages of 16 and 21-years-olds are being encouraged to register to take advantage of £1 bus fares from next month.

Bluetongue livestock travel restrictions to ease

Monday, August 18, 2025Monday, August 18, 2025

Measures restricting the movement of livestock because of the Bluetongue virus have been eased from today (Monday August 18), the Welsh Government has said.

Appeal after petrol station worker attacked confronting suspected shoplifter

Monday, August 18, 2025

Police are appealing for information after a woman reportedly attacked a worker at the dip garage in near Trecenydd.

Ukrainian family open new café at Caerphilly Railway Station with their UK sponsor

Monday, August 18, 2025Monday, August 18, 2025

A Ukrainian family who came to Wales to escape Russia’s invasion of their country have opened a new café at Caerphilly Railway Station – with the help of the lady who housed them.

Caerphilly County Borough marks 80th anniversary of VJ Day

Friday, August 15, 2025Wednesday, August 20, 2025

The Blackwood and District Branch of the Royal British Legion held a service at Markham War Memorial honouring those who served and sacrificed during the Second World War.

Hefin held a desire and a duty to serve the public and his community, and he did

Wednesday, August 13, 2025Thursday, August 28, 2025

Caerphilly Observer’s editor and publisher Richard Gurner shares his thoughts on the late Hefin David.

Drug dealer caught with £16,000 of cocaine jailed

Monday, August 11, 2025Tuesday, August 12, 2025

A drug dealer who tried to run from police responding to a school burglar alarm has been jailed for two years.

Gilfach barber celebrates second national Barber of the Year title

Monday, August 11, 2025Friday, August 22, 2025

A Gilfach barber has once again been recognised among the best in the UK after winning Barber/Gentlemen’s Hairdresser of the Year at the British Hair and Beauty Awards 2025.Martyn Hone, founder of…

Pontllanfraith Inner Wheel raises nearly £4,400 for charity in a year

Monday, August 11, 2025Friday, August 22, 2025

Pontllanfraith Inner Wheel has raised almost £4,400 for good causes over the past year – supporting charities at local, national and international level.

£3.7m of Premium Bond winnings left unclaimed in Wales

Monday, August 11, 2025Friday, August 22, 2025

More than £3.7 million in Premium Bond prizes remain unclaimed in Wales, according to figures uncovered by the BBC’s Shared Data Unit.

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