A walking group set-up by Caerphilly County Borough Council has held its annual awards evening.The Pengam Strollers was the first healthy walking group established by the council’s countryside service and the Aneurin…
Author: Richard Gurner
Four arrested on suspicion of murder after Trinant assault
The death of a 27-year-old man after he was reportedly assaulted is being treated as murder, police have said.Gwent police were called to an address in Marshfield Road Trinant at approximately 7.30pm…
Four taken to hospital after serious accident on Caerphilly Mountain Road
Four people have been taken to hospital after a serious accident on the A469 Caerphilly Mountain Road.The road was closed in both directions following the accident at 1pm.A Volvo, a Corsa and…
Ex-business manager says Hwyl to HSBC after 30 years
In a new feature, Caerphilly Observer will be profiling a business based at the Welsh Innovation Centre for Enterprise. Welsh ICE is a hub for new businesses at Caerphilly Business Park and…
Man attacked on The Crescent in Treceynydd
Police are appealing for information after a 35-year-old man was assaulted on The Crescent Treceynydd in the early hours of Friday January 10th.The attack happened at about 2am. It is believed the…
Cuts to Caerphilly Council budget questioned by Plaid
Opposition Plaid Cymru councillors in Caerphilly have warned against a list of proposed spending cuts which would see charges brought in for dealing with rats and garden waste collection, closing public toilets…
Football: Ynysddu Welfare win after penalty thriller
FOOTBALL: The Welfare marched into the quarter finals of the Gwent Amateur Cup with a victory on penalties in a thrilling cup tie, with Keeper Jamie Davies the hero.Ynysddu faced a strong…
Caerphilly sports therapist heading to Commonwealth Games
A Caerphilly town sports therapist is heading to this year’s Commonwealth Games.Siân Patterson, owner of Peak Performance Sports Therapy, on Cardiff Road, has been selected to join the support team for the…
Rugby Union: Caerphilly 16 Pontypool 15
A controversial last minute converted try helped Caerphilly complete a deserved victory over Pontypool Utd at Virginia Park Sunday January 5.The win was celebrated by the home side, their first against the…
Organ donation law advertising campaign launched
An advertising campaign highlighting Wales’ new soft opt out organ donation law has been launched.This month sees the first phase of a media campaign – called It’s About Time – which will…