Rhys Williams, Author at Caerphilly Observer

In pictures: More than 800 runners take part in Caerphilly 2k

Around 800 runners took part in the Caerphilly 2k race this year, with Olympic boxers Lauren Price and Kariss Artingstall joining them.

The funding, from Sport Wales, is aimed at helping clubs become more energy efficient, saving money in the long-term.

Former Scarlets back-rower Jack Condy, who was born in Aberbargoed, will take over as Bargoed RFC head coach next season.

Three tries in the last ten minutes saw injury-hit Bedwas sink to defeat at home to fourth-placed Ystrad Rhondda.

A knife amnesty bin has been set up at Blackwood Police Station this week as part of a nationwide knife crime awareness campaign.

Llyr Gruffydd has been confirmed as Plaid Cymru’s new interim leader after the party’s national council confirmed his appointment.

The 10k race was won by Swansea’s Dewi Griffiths for the second year running, with a time of 30 minutes and 23 seconds.

A car was driven into the main gates at White Rose Primary School back in March.

The move is part of the Welsh Government’s Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan.

New benches, railings, bins, a cycle rack and new lights will be fitted at Trinant square as part of its renovation.