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Author: Richard Gurner

Caerphilly Observer marks tenth anniversary in print with 250th edition

Monday, May 8, 2023Monday, May 8, 2023

Originally launched by myself as a website on July 28, 2009, our independently-owned title successfully launched a fortnightly print edition in May 2013 because of reader demand.

Lauren Price crowned first-ever British women’s welterweight champion

Sunday, May 7, 2023Sunday, May 7, 2023

Ystrad Mynach’s Lauren Price has once again made history by becoming the first British Female Welterweight champion.

Boy, 7, left with stitches after latest dog attack

Friday, May 5, 2023Friday, May 5, 2023

A seven-year-old boy has been left with stitches after he and a friend were attacked by dog in Graig y Rhacca.

Schools told to think about the cost of uniforms to help ease financial burden on families

Tuesday, May 2, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Under new statutory guidance, schools must now consider the financial impact any changes to uniforms might have on families.

Life of former Caerphilly Town Mayor to be celebrated at memorial

Tuesday, May 2, 2023Wednesday, May 3, 2023

A celebration of the life of former Caerphilly Town Mayor Lynda Paddock is to be held after her sudden passing at the age of 76.

24-hour helpline offers support to families living with neurodivergence

Monday, May 1, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Families living with autism and other neurodivergent conditions can now access 24 hour support and advice.

Welsh Grand National winner Dream Alliance dies

Monday, May 1, 2023Monday, May 1, 2023

Dream Alliance, the horse that won the 2009 Welsh Grand National and whose story inspired a Hollywood film has died at the age of 22.

Five-month-old baby taken to hospital after another dog attack in Penyrheol

Saturday, April 29, 2023Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Police were called to an address in Penyrheol, at around 9.10am on Saturday April 29.

New blood test trialled in Wales to help speed up lung cancer treatments

Tuesday, April 25, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023

A new diagnostic blood test is to be trialled in Wales in a bid to speed up treatment for lung cancer.

Payments from UK Government to help with cost-of-living to begin today

Tuesday, April 25, 2023Tuesday, April 25, 2023

More than eight million eligible households will receive £301 between Tuesday April 25 and Wednesday May 17.

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