In her monthly blog for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Delyth Jewell expresses her dismay at the closure of ten “cherished cathedrals of community”.
Cricket catch-up: Wins for Newbridge, Blackwood, and Machen
With the end of the season approaching rapidly, teams from across the borough were in action over the weekend in the South East Wales Cricket League.
Drug dealer caught with £16,000 of cocaine jailed
A drug dealer who tried to run from police responding to a school burglar alarm has been jailed for two years.
Gilfach barber celebrates second national Barber of the Year title
A Gilfach barber has once again been recognised among the best in the UK after winning Barber/Gentlemen’s Hairdresser of the Year at the British Hair and Beauty Awards 2025.Martyn Hone, founder of…
Pontllanfraith Inner Wheel raises nearly £4,400 for charity in a year
Pontllanfraith Inner Wheel has raised almost £4,400 for good causes over the past year – supporting charities at local, national and international level.
£3.7m of Premium Bond winnings left unclaimed in Wales
More than £3.7 million in Premium Bond prizes remain unclaimed in Wales, according to figures uncovered by the BBC’s Shared Data Unit.
Trethomas Bluebirds claim first point of the season in battling draw with Caerau Ely
Trethomas Bluebirds are up and running with their first point of the season after a competitive 1-1 draw against Caerau Ely in the Cymru South.
Scouts on camping trip racially abused after being mistaken for ‘illegal immigrants’
A group of Scouts on a camping trip from Scotland were the subject of racist abuse – after they were mistaken for illegal immigrants.
Council buoyed by ‘superb response’ to community asset transfer plans
The council has expanded its use of Community Asset Transfers (CATs) to try and streamline its estate and save money on maintaining disused assets.
Campaign launched to tackle rise in domestic violence reports
A campaign has been launched by Crimestoppers, as it warns many domestic violence cases going are still going unreported.