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…
Author: Richard Gurner
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…
Appeal after burglary in Caerphilly
Police are appealing for information following a burglary at Underwood, Caerphilly town, on Wednesday January 8.The property was broken into during the daytime and jewellery and cash was stolen. If anyone has…
New Caerphilly town library opens its doors to residents
Caerphilly town’s £5.2 million library has opened its doors to the public.The new library, built on the old site of the town centre’s Post Office, is to have its official ribbon opening…
Caerphilly MP demands apology over Thatcher’s ‘secret mine list’
Caerphilly MP Wayne David has called for Conservative Party Ministers to apologise to ex-miners after it was revealed the Government may have had plans to close 75 mines prior to the 1984…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: January 9
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s regular blog for Caerphilly Observer
Rugby Union: Cross Keys chase British and Irish Cup quarter final
Cross Keys head coach Greg Woods is confident his side can still qualify for the quarter finals of the British and Irish Cup as they prepare for Saturday’s meeting with Ealing Trailfinders.Keys…
Tributes paid to tragic Maesycymmer teenager Joshua Woodyatt
Tributes have been paid to a 16-year-old boy who suddenly died while on a night out with friends.Joshua Woodyatt, from Maesycymmer, was out with friends on December 22 and had complained of…
Man arrested on suspicion of cannabis production
A 51-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of the cultivation of cannabis and the possession of cannabis after a raid on a property in Mountain View, Pwllypant, Caerphilly.Officers executed the drugs warrant…
Crumlin’s Real Crisp factory arsonist jailed
An arsonist who set fire to a crisp factory has been jailed for more than six years.Colin William Goulding, 31, from Abertillery, pleaded guilty to arson with intent to endanger life at…