Find out what’s happening this weekend and beyond with our events round-up.
Category: News
Car wash people smugglers plead guilty in court
Dilshad Shamo, 41, and Ali Khdir, 42, smuggled refugees from the Middle East across Europe using a string of different methods to defy border police.
Thousands attend first winter fair of the year in Ystrad Mynach
Ystrad Mynach hosted the first Christmas fair of the year last weekend, and welcomed around 9,000 visitors for a host of activities across the high street.
Council seeking private sector interest to run Cwmcarn Forest Drive
Caerphilly Council is seeking expressions of interests from companies keen to manage and develop Cwmcarn Forest Drive.
Blackwood Winter Fair cancelled due to weather warning
This weekend’s Blackwood Winter Fair has been called off following a Met Office weather warning.
Church celebrates two years of supporting the community
Bedwas Warm Place, ran out of Bethel Baptist church, is celebrating two years of providing a “welcoming and homely environment” to the community.
Man released under investigation after town centre crash
The man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and drug-driving, on Tuesday November 19.
Citizens Advice: Managing your finances over Christmas without falling into debt
In its latest column for Caerphilly Observer, charity Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent explains some of the steps you can take to help manage your finances this Christmas.
Council to warn empty property owners of looming council tax hikes
Owners of second homes or long-term empty properties in Caerphilly will soon receive letters warning them of a council tax hike.
Critics of single-sex school merger raise pupil wellbeing and staff job fears
Caerphilly County Borough Council has proposed closing Lewis Girls’ School and gradually making Lewis School Pengam – which is currently boys-only – co-educational by 2027.