Two teachers from Caerphilly have secured their place at an Esports world cup after Wales placed sixth in a hi-tech virtual sports tournament over the weekend.
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Public sector pay rises won’t lead to cuts, says Drakeford
Wales’ new finance secretary insisted inflation-busting pay rises for teachers, doctors and nurses will not lead to a reduction in spending on public services.
Concerns over visitor centre closures as thousands sign petition
A Senedd committee has written to Natural Resources Wales after thousands of people and almost 100 organisations criticised plans to close three visitor centres.
Bluebirds beaten by top tier Barry Town in third round cup tie
Trethomas Bluebirds have been knocked-out of the Nathaniel MG Cup after a spirited 4-1 loss to Cymru Premier side Barry Town.
‘Difficult to sustain’ disabled sport camps in school holidays
Disabled children can access “numerous other opportunities” for sport and leisure in Caerphilly, even if school holiday camps are discontinued, council officers have insisted.
Records broken during tenth anniversary of Castle 2 Castle run
A record number of people took part in the Castle 2 Castle charity run over the weekend, as more than £100,000 is expected to have been raised for cancer charity, Velindre.
Wales’ First Minister sets out priorities for her government
Wales’ new First Minister Eluned Morgan vowed to focus on the issues that matter most to people as she outlined the Welsh Government’s priorities.
Council to roll out new recycling collection days
Changes to waste collections will begin in Caerphilly in late October, marking the next phase of efforts to drive up recycling rates.
Residents evacuated as army bomb disposal experts called to Hendredenny, Caerphilly
Residents were evacuated, and a bomb disposal unit called, after a report of a suspicious device at an house in Caernarvon Court, Hendredenny estate, Caerphilly.
Almost 30,000 pensioners in Caerphilly to miss out on future Winter Fuel Payment
Caerphilly Observer asked each MP why they voted in favour of UK Government change to the benefit.