Members of the Blackwood and Ebbw Vale branches of the Royal British Legion have paid their respects to those who lost their lives during the First World War.
Author: Richard Gurner
Risca to be left without a bank, after Barclays announce closure
Risca will be the latest town in Caerphilly County Borough to be left without a bank, after Barclays confirmed it will close its branch.
Community heroes named Coronation Champions by Royal Voluntary Service
Rachel Walby, 42, of Lansbury Park, Caerphilly, and Marian Curtis, 75, from Oakdale, were at Sunday’s star-studded event as guests of honour.
Caerphilly Observer marks tenth anniversary in print with 250th edition
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
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
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
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
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
Families living with autism and other neurodivergent conditions can now access 24 hour support and advice.
Welsh Grand National winner Dream Alliance dies
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.