The Valleys Street Art Project, which began as one man’s idea over a bag of chips, has grown into on of the most colourful and talked-about cultural movements across the county borough.
Author: Richard Gurner
Free rail travel for Armed Forces personnel and veterans on Remembrance Sunday
Transport for Wales has announced military personnel and veterans can have free rail travel on Remembrance Sunday (November 9).
Starbucks’ new recyclable cups made in Ystrad Mynach
Next time you take a sip from your Starbucks latte, take a look at the paper cup and lid – there’s a good chance they were designed and made in Ystrad Mynach.
Police appeal to find Caerphilly man recalled to prison
Police are appealing for help to trace a 24-year-old Caerphilly man who has been recalled to prison.
Aberbargoed man on string of drugs charges
A 21-year-old man has appeared before magistrates on a series of drugs charges.Cameron Lloyd is charged with being concerned in the supply of heroin and cocaine, and with possession of cocaine with…
Staff sacked at care home after concerns raised over resident’s care
Three staff have been sacked from Church View Care Home in Caerphilly following an investigation into concerns over the care of a resident.
After the by-election, a chance to reflect on what politics has become
Richard Gurner, editor and publisher of Caerphilly Observer, looks back at the recent Senedd by-election campaign.
Moo-vellous: Dairy farm recognised for top-quality Holstein herd
A family-run dairy farm in Gelligaer has been recognised for the quality of its herd after it was awarded ‘pedigree’ status.
Welsh Water fine cut from £1.35m to £120,000 after appeal
Welsh Water has had a £1.35 million fine reduced to £120,000 after a successful appeal.
Caerphilly’s new Senedd Member Lindsay Whittle vows to “fight like a Trojan”
Plaid Cymru’s Lindsay Whittle has said he will “fight like a Trojan” for Caerphilly in a victory speech made the day after his party’s historic Senedd by-election win.