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…
Author: Richard Gurner
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…
TROUBLE AT THE TOP: Caerphilly Council faces second police probe into unlawful payments
Caerphilly County Borough Council is at the centre of a second police investigation into unlawful payments to bosses.Last month a special public interest report from the Wales Audit Office concluded that payments…
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans targeted by metal thieves in Caerphilly County Borough
Gwent Police are warning Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van owners to keep a closer eye on their vehicles after an increase in reports of thefts of exhaust systems from the vans in the Caerphilly…
Police appeal after burglary in Aberbargoed
Police are appealing for information following a burglary at Rockleigh Avenue, Aberbargoed which is believed to have happened between 8pm and 11pm on Friday January 3.Jewellery and cash was stolen from the…