Around 800 runners took part in the Caerphilly 2k race this year, with Olympic boxers Lauren Price and Kariss Artingstall joining them.
Energy-saving grants of up to £25k made available to sports clubs
The funding, from Sport Wales, is aimed at helping clubs become more energy efficient, saving money in the long-term.
Ex-Scarlet to take over as Bargoed RFC head coach
Former Scarlets back-rower Jack Condy, who was born in Aberbargoed, will take over as Bargoed RFC head coach next season.
Three late tries seal defeat for Bedwas in penultimate game of the season
Three tries in the last ten minutes saw injury-hit Bedwas sink to defeat at home to fourth-placed Ystrad Rhondda.
Knife amnesty bins return as part of national campaign
A knife amnesty bin has been set up at Blackwood Police Station this week as part of a nationwide knife crime awareness campaign.
Plaid Cymru’s new interim leader says party reform “will be the priority”
Llyr Gruffydd has been confirmed as Plaid Cymru’s new interim leader after the party’s national council confirmed his appointment.
2,400 runners descend on town as annual Caerphilly 10k and 2k races return
The 10k race was won by Swansea’s Dewi Griffiths for the second year running, with a time of 30 minutes and 23 seconds.
“Much anxiety within the close-knit community” over dog attacks
South Wales East MS Peredur Owen Griffiths discusses recent Caerphilly dog attacks in his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer.
Funding advice day for community groups to be hosted by MP and Senedd Member
A funding advice day to help community groups in Rhymney and Merthyr to access funding will be held in Dowlais on Friday, May, 19.
Police appeal after car driven into school gates
A car was driven into the main gates at White Rose Primary School back in March.