A young filmmaker from Caerphilly has been named among the winners at an annual film competition in Portsmouth.
Welsh Government to press ahead with tourism levy to ’empower’ local communities
The visitor levy would be a small charge paid by people staying overnight in commercially-let accommodation, such as hotel – with the money reinvested into local areas.
Council considering moving to three or four-weekly bin collections
Three or four-weekly bin collections are being considered in Caerphilly County Borough, as part of the council’s draft waste strategy.
13-year-old boy released from hospital after grit lorry crash
A 13-year-old boy who was left critically injured after being hit by a grit lorry earlier this month has been released from hospital.
Policeman who inappropriately touched colleague banned from policing
A police constable who inappropriately touched a female colleague during a night out has been banned from the force.
Win a six-month PureGym membership
Caerphilly Observer readers can win a six-month membership with PureGym.
Stagecoach South Wales appoints new managing director
Stagecoach South Wales has appointed a new managing director following the departure of Nigel Winter after eight years in the role.
Bigger, faster and “more comfortable” trains unveiled, but what difference will they make?
New trains which are bigger, faster and “more comfortable” than their predecessors have been unveiled at Caerphilly railway station.
Peter’s Pies pays tribute to Peter Thomas
Bedwas-based Peter’s Pies has paid tribute to Peter Thomas – whose family founded the company – following his death aged 79.
Schools told to raise their Welsh language standards by inspectors
Nearly half of Caerphilly County Borough schools inspected by Estyn in 2022 were told to improve their provision of the Welsh language.