A petition calling for Wales’ controversial 20mph default speed limit to be scrapped will be debated in the Senedd today.
Author: Richard Gurner
Butchers to close its doors after 35 years of service
Howard’s Butchers, in Commercial Street, Risca, is closing its doors for the final time on Saturday, May 25.
Caerphilly man jailed for at least 30 months freed from prison after 16 years
A man jailed for at least two-and-a-half years, but who has spent 16 years in prison, is to be released after a Court of Appeal decision.
Champion Lauren Price gets a hero’s welcome on her return home
Ystrad Mynach turned out in force on Sunday to welcome their history-making boxing champion.
Northern Lights: Share your pictures with us
The Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are a natural phenomenon that occurs in the Earth’s upper atmosphere. They are visible from Wales tonight. Send us your pictures
Pupils sent home because they didn’t have school-branded shorts
Pupils were turned away from Caerphilly’s St Martin’s School this morning – because they weren’t wearing officially-branded shorts.
Spring events pull in the crowds and hailed a success
Saturday May 4 saw Bargoed’s May Fair – the final event of the spring, before Risca hosts its beach party next month.
Ex-Co-op manager celebrates 103rd birthday
A familiar face to many as the long-serving manager of his local Co-op, Dennis Reynolds has today celebrated his 103rd birthday at Bargoed Care Home.
Charity founder given One Show surprise
The founder of a charity which helps the homeless was surprised with a thank you by the BBC’s One Show.
Why World Press Freedom Day is relevant to local journalism
You may be thinking ‘What’s that got to do with Caerphilly Observer? It’s a local news service.’ But our industry is facing a challenge.