Caerphilly Observer
Member Sign in Manage Membership
Become a Member - no ads
Menu
  • News
    • Senedd
    • Business
    • Newport
    • Opinion
  • Sport
    • Rugby union
    • Football
  • Membership & Subscriptions
  • Notices
  • Obituaries
  • About
    • Advertise
  • Sponsored Content
Menu

Category: News

Rhymney trains from Cardiff currently affected due to points failure

Thursday, December 15, 2022Thursday, December 15, 2022

Trains running to the Valleys from Cardiff Central may be cancelled or delayed due to a points failure, according to Transport for Wales.

“We’re truly grateful” – Family thanks community for support after brain tumour diagnosis

Thursday, December 15, 2022Wednesday, December 14, 2022

A large donation, made anonymously, means 34-year-old Owain James will be able to undergo his first year of treatment.

Mum-of-three rediscovers her identity after pursuing her passion – and is now using it to help her community

Wednesday, December 14, 2022Wednesday, December 14, 2022

After experiencing post-natal depression, Sally Morgan felt like she had lost her identity. She decided to pursue her passion – arts and crafts – and is now using it to help her community.

Football club praises community’s response to its Christmas gift appeal

Wednesday, December 14, 2022Wednesday, December 14, 2022

So far, more than 200 people have donated gifts to around 50 disadvantaged children across Caerphilly County Borough through the scheme.

Breed of dog that attacked 83-year-old woman identified by police – fourth person arrested

Wednesday, December 14, 2022Wednesday, December 14, 2022

The attack, which left an 83-year-old woman in hospital with life-threatening injuries, happened on December 3.

More than £300k meant for community projects has gone unspent

Wednesday, December 14, 2022Wednesday, December 14, 2022

More than £300,000 for community projects has gone unspent, despite councillors being made aware of the available funds.

‘Brilliant’ Christmas celebrations in the Darran Valley as Santa comes to town on a fire engine

Wednesday, December 14, 2022Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Christmas came early to the Darran Valley with a visit from Santa on a fire engine who visited Fochriw and Deri community centres.

Can you help solve the mystery of Bargoed’s ‘bed token’?

Tuesday, December 13, 2022Tuesday, December 13, 2022

A ‘bed token’ for the Bargoed Metropole Lodging House is a mystery that needs to be solved.

Christmas tree could be taken down if vandals keep attacking it

Tuesday, December 13, 2022Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Councillors have warned Blackwood Market’s Christmas tree could be taken down if vandals continue to attack it.

Parc Cwm Darran visitor centre’s £5,000 loss after break-in

Tuesday, December 13, 2022Tuesday, December 13, 2022

A break into the visitor centre of Parc Cwm Darran has led to around £5k of loss including theft and property damage. 

  • Previous
  • 1
  • …
  • 595
  • 596
  • 597
  • 598
  • 599
  • 600
  • 601
  • …
  • 2,086
  • Next

Latest News

  • An artist’s impression of one of the new displays in Blackwood
    Town-centre display boards approved despite brightness concernsFriday, January 9, 2026
  • Welsh Labour pledges £2 bus fare cap in Senedd election manifestoFriday, January 9, 2026
  • Old Club, Bailey Street, Deri, pictured in July 2025
    Support for conversion of former club into family homeFriday, January 9, 2026
  • Mark Lawton, managing director at Harlech Food Service
    Food wholesaler smashes sales records with 20% increaseFriday, January 9, 2026
  • 115 High Street (on the right), Blackwood, pictured in June 2025
    Green light for new pool, darts and coffee shop proposal on town’s high streetFriday, January 9, 2026
  • Gwent Police officer
    Police relationship with schools ‘better’ since liaison officer funding axedFriday, January 9, 2026

Find out how the communities of Caerphilly County Borough get their names

Caerphilly

Legal & Public Notices

  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, January 8, 2026
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, December 11, 2025
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, November 27, 2025
  • Notice of application for a premises licence: Darts Dungeon, BargoedThursday, November 27, 2025
© 2009-2024 Caerphilly Media Ltd, Caerphilly Miners Centre for the Community Watford Road Caerphilly, CF83 1BJ. Incorporated in Wales No. 07604006.