St David’s Hospice It was a pleasure last Friday to officially open a new St David’s Hospice shop at the old Bowls site in Penyrheol.When I arrived there was a crowd waiting…
Author: Richard Gurner
Rhymney man wanted for assault
Police are looking for a 22-year-old Rhymney man in connection with criminal damage and assault offences.Joshua Islwyn Price (pictured above) is described as being white, approximately 6ft tall and of medium build….
Caerphilly Council could merge with Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent
Caerphilly County Borough Council could merge with neighbouring Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent, under plans to reorganise Wales’ 22 local authorities.The Williams Commission said Wales needed a radical reform of public services with…
Wales Audit Office: ‘Caerphilly Council improving’
Corporate governance failings at Caerphilly County Borough Council were caused by a combination of weaknesses, according to a new report from the Wales Audit Office.A special inspection report from the Auditor General…
Police stations in Caerphilly, Ystrad Mynach and Risca to reopen to the public
Police bases in Caerphilly town, Risca and Ystrad Mynach are to reopen their front desks to the public, Caerphilly Observer understands.Sources have told us that Caerphilly town’s police station on Market Street…
Burglary in South Street, Bargoed
Police are appealing for information following a burglary in South Street, Bargoed overnight Friday January 17.A wallet, handbag, alcohol, a rucksack, laptop, adidas trainers and a car were stolen.The car and the…
Entries open for Caerphilly Sport relief 2014
The Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile will be returning to the spectacular backdrop of Caerphilly Castle for 2014.The event will see people of all ages and abilities walk, jog or run around the…
Caerphilly energy firm shortlisted for industry award
A Caerphilly business which helps firms to save energy has been shortlisted for an industry award.SERS, which is based on the Gallagher Retail Park, has been shortlisted in the Business Growth category…
Households in Islwyn stretched to breaking point says MP
Households in the Islwyn constituency are being stretched to breaking point, Labour MP Chris Evans has claimed.Mr Evans made the claim during Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons on Wednesday…
Two arrested after “disorder” at the Wheatsheaf pub in Caerphilly town
Two men were arrested after a fight broke out at the Wheatsheaf Hotel in Caerphilly town.A 43-year-old Caerphilly man was arrested and charged with assault and resisting arrest. Police said an unknown…