The trial of three Caerphilly Council bosses charged with misconduct in a public office has been delayed for the third time this year.Caerphilly County Borough Council chief executive Anthony O’Sullivan, his deputy…
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South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: May 21, 2015
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Ray Davies I was one of the hundreds of people that were present at…
£2,000 reward offered after arson attack at the Aneurin Sports Bar in Penyrheol
A £2,000 reward has been offered to catch the arsonists responsible for fire at the Aneurin Sports Bar in Heol Aneurin, Penyrheol.The former Labour Club had to be evacuated yesterday after arsonists…
Girl, 15, missing from Nelson found
A missing 15-year-old girl from Nelson has been found, police have said.Annabella Clear from the Nelson area was last seen in the Nelson area on the morning of Tuesday April 7.Gwent Police…
Anger over planning blueprint that could see 500 new homes for Caerphilly and 1,700 in Maesycwmmer
Plans to extend the boundary of Caerphilly town, which could pave the way for hundreds of new homes, have been met with anger from residents.
Caerphilly County Borough’s £103m gambling machine addiction
An estimated £103 million is wagered on betting shop gambling machines across Caerphilly County Borough, a campaign group has said.
Health board admits Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr’s emergency unit will be closed overnight
Health bosses have admitted emergency care will stop overnight at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr (YYF) despite promises the Medical Assessment Unit would remain open. The unit, in Ystrad Mynach, will shut for a…
Boiler and quad bike stolen in garage break-in in Pontllanfraith
Police are appealing for information following a garage break-in on Beech Avenue, Pontllanfraith, which happened which sometime between midnight and 6am on January 10.Items stolen included a white KTM 85cc 2013 motorbike,…
Driver, 77, in hospital after hitting several parked cars in Crosskeys
A 77-year-old man was taken to hospital yesterday, Tuesday December 30, after the car he was driving hit five cars.The man was taken to the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport after his…
Kyle Vaughan: Gwent Police remain “fully committed” to solving Newbridge murder case
Gwent Police have said they are fully committed to finding missing Newbridge man Kyle Vaughan, two years after his disappearance.Mr Vaughan, 24, was last seen on December 30, 2012, when his damaged…