Machen Cricket Club enjoyed the rare sight of centuries in the scorebook for first and second teams as they both recorded huge wins in the South-East Wales League.
Cricket Catch-Up: Mixed bag of results as teams battle it out in heatwave
Week 11 brought with it a mixed bag of results for teams across Caerphilly County Borough as teams battled it out in the South East Wales Cricket League on a scorching Saturday, July 9.
Illegal rave broken up by police in early hours
Residents in neighbouring towns and villages said the noise could be heard throughout most of Saturday night and into the early hours of Sunday.
Football clubs want to develop new ground – but plans have drawn opposition
Caerphilly Castle Ladies and Girls Football Club, together with Caerphilly Athletic FC, want to build a new football ground in Caerphilly town.
The group helping those with mental health issues tackle their thoughts
Dai Evans, one of the founders of Tackle Your Thoughts, said: “We started with a question. Where are the local support networks for mental health?”
Committee linking residents and firm behind controversial quarry to be re-established
A committee linking residents with the owners of a controversial quarry could be re-established by the autumn, the leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has confirmed .
Council leader: “Expansion plans for Trinity Fields School are now under review”
In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, council leader Sean Morgan discusses the Trinity Fields school expansion and the creation of a Bryn Group liaison committee.
Only 30% of council’s community projects budget spent in last financial year
The total sum available was £327,770 but just £98,517 was spent during the 2021/22 financial year. The council has said this is down to the scheme going live late in the year.
TV presenter Iolo Williams praises conservation effort at community hub
TV presenter Iolo Williams has praised the conservation efforts of volunteers at community hub Libanus Lifestyle – and has urged others to follow its lead.Based at the former Libanus Chapel in Blackwood,…
‘Off the Beaten Track’ Rudry Music Festival 2022
Off the Beaten Track is a two-day celebration of original music and spoken word. It’s a festival for all ages.