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.
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1,000 hand-knitted poppies donated to the Royal British Legion
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
“David v Goliath”: Trethomas Bluebirds set for monster cup clash against TNS
Both the Bluebirds and TNS are undefeated this season, with the pair set to battle it out in the Welsh Cup on Saturday November 11.
Residents invited to celebrate “irreplaceable” church’s 160th anniversary
The church, which is located in Pontlottyn, is inviting locals to “come and help” celebrate in events which are running from November 11 to 19.