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Consultation opens on capped pay rise of 3% for Senedd Members

Tuesday, January 10, 2023Tuesday, January 10, 2023

The Remuneration Board of the Senedd has proposed a salary increase for members from £67,920 a year to £69,958.

Caerphilly Lions Club raises £1,200 for local causes with Santa supermarket visit

Tuesday, January 10, 2023Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Santa Claus’ visit to Caerphilly’s Asda store in the run up to Christmas has helped raise more than £1,200 for local causes.

Dangerous driver who caused deaths of two women and seriously injured a third jailed

Tuesday, January 10, 2023Thursday, January 12, 2023

Geraint Blackman, 22, caused the deaths of 52-year-old Brenda Mochan and her sister Rosemary, 50, while seriously injuring 30-year-old Katie Mochan.

Dancing duo achieving success on national level after ten-year-old prodigy trains up partner from scratch

Monday, January 9, 2023Monday, January 9, 2023

After finding herself without a dance partner, ten-year-old Latin prodigy Brooke Smith took it upon herself to train up her new partner – and has achieved plenty of success since.

Footbridge works delayed because of poor weather

Monday, January 9, 2023Monday, January 9, 2023

The bridge had been expected to return on Friday night, January 6, after nearly four months of renovations – twice as long as initially planned.

Grandson of resident refused a drink by Meals on Wheels worker speaks out

Monday, January 9, 2023Wednesday, January 11, 2023

The video, posted to Facebook by Lewis Jones, 20, from Llanbradach, has now been viewed more than 36,000 times, bringing sharp criticism from people.

‘Get your groove on’ in Brithdir at a 70s disco fundraiser for charity

Monday, January 9, 2023

Brithdir constitutional club is hosting a 70s themed disco night to raise money for ‘Kayla’s neuroblastoma campaign’. 

Peaky Blinders 1920s party in memory of ‘true friend’ promises to be a ‘blinding evening’

Monday, January 9, 2023Monday, January 9, 2023

Murray’s will host a themed 1920s fancy dress party to help raise money and celebrate the memory of a friend and customer.

Bedwas well beaten as WRU National Championship returns after Christmas

Monday, January 9, 2023Monday, January 9, 2023

Bedwas were outscored six tries to one to get 2023 off to the worst possible start away to Ystrad Rhondda.

Community achievements: NHS staff learning, success at World Skills, and marathon success

Monday, January 9, 2023Monday, January 9, 2023

In a new regular feature, Caerphilly Observer recognises some of our community’s individual achievements.

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