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“Amazing experience”: Trethomas Bluebirds hold their heads high despite loss to giants TNS

Monday, November 13, 2023Monday, November 13, 2023

Trethomas Bluebirds travelled to Cymru Premier champions The New Saints for a “David v Goliath” Welsh Cup tie on Saturday November 11.

Gerwyn Price books his place in Grand Slam of Darts knockout stage

Monday, November 13, 2023Monday, November 13, 2023

Gerwyn Price has booked his place in the Grand Slam of Darts last 16 after two wins in his opening two group games.

Man set to run Taff Trail in honour of late grandfather who suffered from dementia

Saturday, November 11, 2023Friday, November 10, 2023

A man from Llanbradach is set to run 86km between Bannau Brycheiniog and Cardiff Bay in memory of his late grandfather who suffered from dementia.

1,000 hand-knitted poppies donated to the Royal British Legion

Friday, November 10, 2023Friday, November 10, 2023

Susan Cullen has knitted 1,000 poppies this year alone, which have been donated to the Royal British Legion.

Remembrance poem: One Way Ticket by Bill Gabb

Friday, November 10, 2023Friday, November 10, 2023

As thousands of people prepare to commemorate the fallen during this year’s Remembrance weekend, local author and ex-miner Bill Gabb has sent this Remembrance poem to us.

Remembering one of the Rhymney valley’s bravest war heroes

Friday, November 10, 2023Friday, November 10, 2023

Pontlottyn’s Corporal Edward Chapman, who received a Victoria Cross for his brave World War II service, has been remembered in a poem.

Senedd reform plans a “step back” from current system

Friday, November 10, 2023Friday, November 10, 2023

Plans to reform future Senedd elections are sub-optimal and a step back on Wales’ current system, a committee heard.

Unpaid carers disproportionately impacted by cost-of-living crisis

Friday, November 10, 2023Friday, November 10, 2023

A Carers Wales report found that 76% of unpaid carers receiving carer’s allowance are struggling with cost-of-living pressures.

Another officer sacked by Gwent Police over gross misconduct

Friday, November 10, 2023Friday, November 10, 2023

Allegations of gross misconduct against Gwent Police office Calum Powell were proven at an independently-chaired public hearing.

Caerphilly Observer nominated in Wales Media Awards 2023

Friday, November 10, 2023Friday, November 10, 2023

It is the eighth time Caerphilly Observer has been nominated for the Community award – having won it four years in a row between 2015 and 2018.

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