Voters will get the chance to have their say in one of the UK’s most important referendums for decades on Thursday, June 23. Here, figureheads and Assembly Members for South Wales East, Caerphilly, Islwyn, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney have their say on the key issues surrounding the European Union referendum debate.
New facilities put Bedwas Gymnastics Club at “hub of community”
A gymnastics club which was awarded a £25,000 grant has officially opened its new premises in Caerphilly.
Rally driver Aaron Jones’ perfect class record continues
Penpedairheol-based rally driver Aaron Jones and his team secured their fourth consecutive class win with an impressive showing in Haverfordwest.
Downhill biker Carpenter recovers from crash to finish on podium at World Cup
A downhill mountain biker from Caerphilly overcame an early crash to finish third in the women’s final of the Mountain Bike Downhill World Cup.
What would leaving the EU mean for Caerphilly? Campaign groups have their say
On Thursday June 23, the nation heads to the ballot box to vote on whether the UK should stay or leave the European Union. Caerphilly Observer has approached the two main campaign groups in Wales to explain what a vote either way would mean for you.
Caerphilly 10k sees record number of runners as Owain Jones wins again
More than 2,300 runners defied the miserable weather on Sunday June 19 to take part in the annual Caerphilly 10k race.
Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni pupils cheer on Caerphilly’s Aaron Ramsey
Football fans from Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni braved the rain, thunder and lighting last week to cheer on ex-pupil Aaron Ramsey, as he and Wales took on England in the European Championships being held in France.
Appeal after man attacked and robbed in Bargoed
Police are appealing for information following a robbery in Bargoed over the weekend.
M4 Brynglas tunnel improvements work to start today
The Brynglas tunnels on the M4 in Newport will be closing nightly from today for 18-months of maintenance work.The M4 is scheduled to be closed between junctions 25A and 26 from 8pm…
Rugby Union: Senghenydd beat Caerphilly in final of District Youth Cup
Caerphilly Youth RFC were outplayed by their Senghenydd rivals in the final of the District Youth Cup on Tuesday May 31, as they fell to a nail-biting 13-16 defeat.Senghenydd, the fresher side…