Voters will get the chance to have their say in one of the UK’s most important referendums for decades on Thursday, June 23. Here, figureheads and Assembly Members for South Wales East, Caerphilly, Islwyn, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney have their say on the key issues surrounding the European Union referendum debate.
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What would leaving the EU mean for Caerphilly? Campaign groups have their say
On Thursday June 23, the nation heads to the ballot box to vote on whether the UK should stay or leave the European Union. Caerphilly Observer has approached the two main campaign groups in Wales to explain what a vote either way would mean for you.
Caerphilly 10k sees record number of runners as Owain Jones wins again
More than 2,300 runners defied the miserable weather on Sunday June 19 to take part in the annual Caerphilly 10k race.
Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni pupils cheer on Caerphilly’s Aaron Ramsey
Football fans from Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni braved the rain, thunder and lighting last week to cheer on ex-pupil Aaron Ramsey, as he and Wales took on England in the European Championships being held in France.
Appeal after man attacked and robbed in Bargoed
Police are appealing for information following a robbery in Bargoed over the weekend.
M4 Brynglas tunnel improvements work to start today
The Brynglas tunnels on the M4 in Newport will be closing nightly from today for 18-months of maintenance work.The M4 is scheduled to be closed between junctions 25A and 26 from 8pm…
Blackwood man left in critical condition in Ibiza after attack
A Blackwood man holidaying in Ibiza has been left in critical condition after he was reportedly attacked by an English football fan.James Hallett, 25, was found unconscious in the street with severe…
Lives saved after change in Wales’ organ donation law
Dozens of lives have been saved since Wales introduced its opt-out system of organ donation six month ago, new figures have revealed.Of the 31 people who donated their organs between December last…
Transport advice for Caerphilly 10k 2016
Thousands of runners are to descend on Caerphilly town centre on Sunday, June 19, for the annual 10k race.A number of temporary road closures will be in place to accommodate the event.Residents…
B&Q do it to tackle boy racers at Caerphilly store
DIY retailer B&Q has installed a car park barrier at its Caerphilly store to stop “boy racers” from gathering at the site.