A Conservative Assembly Member has moved to allay fears that his party’s general election pledge to abolish tolls on the Severn Crossing would not go ahead.
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Primary school pupils to perform in charity celebration in Cardiff
Pupils from Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg y Castell, Ysgol Gymraeg Caerfilli, Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Gwyddon, Trinant Primary School, and St Martin’s School will form part of a celebratory choir at a concert on June 30 at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff.
Wales’ answer to Pokemon Go: The app which lets users ‘catch’ baby dragons in castles across Wales
Visitors using their smartphones to photograph Caerphilly Castle this summer may discover more than just the castle walls.
First Caerphilly Comic Con raises thousands for children’s charity
Star Wars characters, pirates, and Ghostbusters descended on Caerphilly for the town’s first ever Comic Con earlier this month.
Islwyn AM Rhianon Passmore’s blog: June 27, 2017
In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Islwyn AM Rhianon Passmore dissects the general election, gives an insight into her daily life in the Senedd, and discusses the impact of the Grenfell Tower tragedy closer to home.
Plans for minimum alcohol pricing announced by Welsh Government
Plans to introduce a minimum price for alcohol in Wales are back on the agenda after the Welsh Government announced its legislative priorities for the next 12 months.
Caerphilly dancer becomes first Welsh professional on Strictly Come Dancing
A dancer from Caerphilly will be swirling in sequins on television later this year, after being selected as a professional dancer on the BBC show Strictly Come Dancing.
Law firm buys Blackwood practice in expansion plans
Law firm CJCH Solicitors has acquired Blackwood-based Patchell Davies, as part of its expansion strategy.
Second mail suspension for Risca residents after postman with police escort is “verbally abused”
Deliveries of residents’ post to a street in Risca continue to be suspended, after Royal Mail workers were again verbally abused, despite the presence of a police escort.
Roll-call for production in Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall
The organisers of a new production set to be performed in Caerphilly are calling on interested parties to take part in a read-through of the script.