Tommy Cooper returned to Caerphilly today, June 11, as plans were announced to install defibrillators at Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall and Blackwood Miners’ Institute
Author: Gareth Hill
Manics’ frontman James Dean Bradfield praises Newbridge Memo restoration
Speaking exclusively to Caerphilly Observer ahead of the band’s homecoming show, Bradfield reflected on the importance of miners’ institutes and the legacy of The Holy Bible.
Suspended Caerphilly Council bosses could get £1million pay as they await court trial
Three chief council officers could receive almost £1milllion in pay while they are suspended facing charges of misconduct in a public office.
530% rise in vulnerable tenants in Caerphilly County Borough needing extra housing support since ‘Bedroom Tax’ introduced
The number of people needing extra cash to help pay their rent has risen by 530% over the last three years, but the amount of money available is now being cut.
Blackwood’s Manic Street Preachers prepare for Cardiff Castle homecoming
The Manic Street Preachers are preparing for a homecoming show at Cardiff Castle tomorrow, June 5, with 10,000 fans expected to give them a warm welcome.
Caerphilly Council scraps Bargoed cinema plans after mounting opposition
Caerphilly County Borough Council has scrapped plans to build a multi-million pound cinema in Bargoed after mounting pressure over the cost of the project.
Officer who kneed Bargoed man from behind during arrest acted ‘proportionately’ say Gwent Police
Gwent Police have defended an officer’s actions as “lawful and proportionate” after a video showing a police officer knee a man four times while he is lying on the floor emerged on Facebook.
Rebel councillors repeat call for new business case on £7m Bargoed cinema
Councillors opposed to a £7million cinema for Bargoed have repeated their calls for a new business case on the scheme to be published.
‘No compromise’ by protesters against Ystrad Mynach park and ride in bid to save school field
Protesters against plans to develop a park and ride at Ystrad Mynach Railway Station insist they “won’t compromise” on losing part of a school playing field.
Hundreds remember the life of veteran Bedwas councillor and campaigner Ray Davies
Hundreds of people celebrated the life of veteran Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen councillor Ray Davies at a remembrance service at Bedwas Workman’s Hall today, May 15.