First Minister Carwyn Jones has officially opened a new £8 million “super school” in Rhymney.
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AMs back different candidates for Welsh Labour’s new leader
Caerphilly’s Assembly Member Hefin David and Islwyn AM Rhianon Passmore have backed different candidates to succeed Carwyn Jones as First Minister.
Five arrested on suspicion of money laundering and possession of cannabis after raids in Penyrheol, Nelson and Trethomas
Five people have been arrested on suspicion of money laundering and possession of cannabis after a series of raids in Penyrheol, Nelson and Trethomas.
Bedwas come out on top in 14-try festival
Bedwas won an entertaining 14-try festival in what was the most entertaining game seen at the Bridgefield this season.
Family tribute to motorcyclist who died in crash in Lower Machen
The family of the motorcyclist killed in a crash on the A468 in Lower Machen have described him as a “true gentleman”.
Italian dream for aspiring student Valleys teachers
A group of aspiring teaching students from South Wales have been offered the chance to pursue their dream careers working with children in Italy following a work placement on the outskirts of Venice.
Caerphilly-based paramedic cycles 145km in Paris-Roubaix challenge
A Caerphilly-based paramedic has helped raise much-needed money for the Wales Air Ambulance service.Tim Austin works for the Welsh Ambulance Service at Caerphilly ambulance station and took part in the Paris-Roubaix Challenge…
Council raids roads and schools budgets raided to keep Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre open
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s decision to defer the closure of a Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre will see £136,000 taken from the budgets of roads and schools.
Disability Six Nations event held in Ystrad Mynach biggest yet
Around 270 young people got to experience the thrills of rugby at the Six Nations Disability Rugby event held at the Centre for Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach last month.Hosted by the…
‘It’s a lorra, lorra fun being Cilla’
Cilla and the Shades of the 60s will be at Newbridge Memorial Hall on Sunday, April 22.
Caerphilly Observer caught with its star Victoria Jones to discover her passion for the music and fashion of the swinging 60s.