Former Argoed councillor and Caerphilly County Borough mayor Leon Gardiner has passed away aged 88.
Shooting for gold: 15-year-old archer targets Olympics
Having already represented Wales and Great Britain internationally, Ioan Rees is determined to reach the 2028 Olympics and continue setting new records.
More than 120 residents march to Bluebell Woods in protest against its destruction
The field, which has been enjoyed by residents for generations, was dug up by contractors at the end of July to make way for a five-pitch caravan site.
Concerns newsagent’s alcohol licence bid could see antisocial behaviour surge
Residents have raised concerns that a proposed alcohol licence for a newsagent in Lansbury Park will increase antisocial behaviour problems.
Student heading to university to study medicine after being inspired by her own genetics
Celyn Rose, who achieved two A grades and one B in maths, chemistry and biology, carries the cystic fibrosis gene.
New girls’ league set up in Gwent as participation sky-rockets
Girls’ football is growing from strength-to-strength, with the brand new Gwent County Girls League launched to help continue this trend.
From Abertridwr to America – 20-year-old singer songwriter scoops international awards
Caitlin Mae has scooped two awards at a red carpet ceremony celebrating independent music artists from across the globe.
“It beggars belief that works of this magnitude can be carried out on an idyllic landscape without prior application or consultation”
In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Peredur Owen Griffiths discusses the destruction of Bluebell Woods near Llanbradach.
Televisions, cash and a cement mixer stolen in primary school burglary
It’s believed that Libanus Primary School was broken into twice over the weekend.
A-Level students receive grades after first summer exams since pandemic
Summer exams were cancelled in both 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid pandemic – with teacher-predicted grades awarded instead.