Politicians have got behind the ice bucket challenge craze that is saturating social media in aid of charity.
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Bargoed woman vows not to be put off volunteering after Morocco blade attack
A Bargoed woman who was attacked with a blade in Morocco has vowed not to be put off from volunteering overseas.Naomie Greenslade, 22, was returning home from a restaurant during a trip…
Father dies a month after being stabbed by boy in Blackwood
Tributes have been paid to a Blackwood father who died after being stabbed multiple times by a 16-year-old boy.
Charity football match planned in memory of Jake Sweeney
A charity football match has been planned in memory of Jake Sweeney, who died after being assaulted in Caerphilly town centre.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: September 4
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Caerphilly RFC in good pre-season ahead of SWALEC League start
Caerphilly RFC produced a solid pre-season ahead of their opening SWALEC Division 2 East opener against Brynmawr at Virginia Park on September 6.
Autobiography reveals life of adventure for 89-year-old Crosskeys man
An organic chemist has put pen to paper and committed his life story to print.
Keen local historian Dr Graham Osborne has detailed his adventures across the globe in a new book which will raise money for Cancer Research Wales.
Caerphilly Council rejects local authority merger proposals
Caerphilly County Borough Council has rejected proposals to merge with Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen county borough councils.Members of the local authority’s Cabinet will make a recommendation that it “stands alone” as part…
Megaday sees 2,000 rockers raise money for Velindre Cancer Centre
Almost 2,000 people celebrated the 20th Megaday on August Bank Holiday weekend at Caerphilly RFC.
First Minister Carwyn Jones welcomes President Obama to Wales
Carwyn Jones, the First Minister of Wales, has personally welcomed the President of the United States of America, Barack Obama to Wales.The two met as the First Minister welcomed delegations arriving at…