Caerphilly Observer

Voting now open in race to become Wales’ next First Minister

Both economy minister Vaughan Gething and education minister Jeremy Miles are bidding to become the new Welsh Labour leader.

More needs to be done to stop illegal off-road bikers “putting a blot on our landscape”, frustrated councillors in Fochriw have said.

The Mill Race footbridge, which goes over the River Rhymney, will be closed to the public from Thursday February 22.

In a rare occurrence, every nearby resident who responded to the council’s consultation on the plans was supportive of the application.

Gerwyn Price saw off teenager Luke Littler before suffering a semi-final defeat at the hands of Luke Humphries.

An ‘active travel route’ could be created in Risca, with the aim of getting more people walking and cycling through the area.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service will increase the amount of money it takes from council taxpayers in Caerphilly by more than 5%.

Gerwyn Price will take on 17-year-old Luke Littler as Premier League Darts returns for a third night.

Cefn Fforest Miners’ Welfare Hall achieved charity status in 2020 and is run by nine trustees along with numerous volunteers.

In this blog, Hefin David MS discusses potential job losses at Tata Steel in Port Talbot, which has employees living in Caerphilly.