A Caerphilly town pub has won acclaim for the quality and standards of its toilets – in the Loo of the Year Awards 2013.The Malcolm Uphill in Cardiff Road has been awarded…
Author: Richard Gurner
Caerphilly Business Forum Award winners 2013
Businesses in Caerphilly County Borough have celebrated their success at this year’s Caerphilly Business Forum Awards. Chemical firm ISCA UK, based in Cwmfelinfach, took the top honour at the 12th annual awards,…
Risca teacher struck off after alleged bondage sessions with pupils
A former teacher at Risca Comprehensive School has been struck off indefinitely after it was alleged he encouraged pupils to take part in bondage sessions.Glyn Bevan, 55, of Rogerstone, Newport, was said…
Caerphilly Council leader vows to do everything not to evict ‘Bedroom Tax’ tenants
The leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has said the authority will do everything it can to not evict tenants affected by the ‘Bedroom Tax’.Cllr Harry Andrews made the pledge after councillors…
Help for New Home Buyers will boost house building across Wales
Housing Minister Carl Sargeant has announced a new scheme which will help buyers of new homes and provide a major boost to home builders across Wales.On January 2, the Welsh Government launches…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: November 27
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s regular blog for Caerphilly Observer
Rugby Union: Lewsey leads the Blackwood Stars in training
World class rugby came to Blackwood recently, as Blackwood Stars RFC welcomed Josh Lewsey, the new WRU Head of Rugby to their training session.Lewsey, who helped England win the Rugby World Cup…
River of Light 2013 workshops
The River of Light Parade, Caerphilly County Borough Council’s longest running Christmas event is to return on Thursday December 19 at 6.30pm.River of Light Lantern Making Workshops will take place at Caerphilly…
Rugby Union: Wales name team to face Australia in final Autumn test
Wales duo Alex Cuthbert (Cardiff Blues) and Scott Williams (Scarlets) have returned from injury to be named in the starting line-up for the Dove Men Series finale against Australia on Saturday.Williams has…
Caerphilly’s Celt Experience brewery plan to double turnover to £2m
An award-winning brewery in Caerphilly has announced a £250,000 expansion plan to double its turnover by 2015.The Celt Experience, which brews internationally acclaimed craft beers and exports to 20 countries, is set…