The ‘walking councillor’ Andrew Farina-Childs is back on his travels as he aims to raise £500 for Blackwood Little Theatre.
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Caerphilly-based IT firm becomes employee-owned
Co-founder Andrew Beer said it’s “time to pass the baton of our company to the younger generation within our business”.
Secondary school could get new 3G sports pitch
St Cenydd Community School in Caerphilly could have a new all-weather sports pitch to replace one of its existing facilities.
Plans unveiled for new seat boundaries ahead of next Senedd election
The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru has published initial proposals to redraw Wales’ political map, replacing the current 40 constituencies and five regions.
Pontymister Athletic Bowls club lose out to Croesyceiliog late in season
With just a couple games remaining, Pontymister Athletic Bowls club lost 86-72 on the road against Croesyceiliog in a Monmouthshire Bowling Association match.
Thumbs up for plan to convert church into convenience store
A Newbridge church is surplus to requirements and can be converted into a convenience store, council planners have decided.
Signed Tommy Cooper fezzes expected to sell for thousands of pounds
Two fezzes worn and signed by Caerphilly-born magician Tommy Cooper are expected to sell for thousands of pounds at auction this month.
Cricket catch-up: Blackwood Town relegated as others narrowly survive
It was a tough season for Caerphilly-based sides with no team gaining promotion in the South East Wales Cricket League.
Gwent PCC Jane Mudd: ‘I will work hard and do my absolute best for you’
In her first blog for Caerphilly Observer, Gwent’s new police and crime commissioner, Jane Mudd, discusses her priorities in the role.
Price beaten in deciding leg at German Darts Championship
‘Polish Eagle’ Krzysztof Ratajski saw off a Gerwyn Price comeback to win the deciding leg at the German Darts Championship.