Hundreds of people attended Remembrance Day services across Caerphilly County Borough on Sunday.In Caerphilly town, the annual parade took place through the town centre and down to the Cenotaph at the Twyn.Local…
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Pentwynmawr AFC’s new kit thanks to Newbridge shop
A local football team is sporting new kits after a convenience store agreed to sponsor them.Pentwynmawr AFC will now be seen in their new yellow and black striped football shirts, supplied by…
Thousands attend Caerphily Castle fireworks
Around 8,000 people attended the fireworks display at Caerphilly Castle on Saturday November 2.The free event raised £2,600 for children’s charity Shining Stars and the Caerphilly Lions Club.The annual fireworks display is…
New health centre in Rhymney nears completion
Building work on a new health centre is almost complete with services due to move in over the coming weeks.The Rhymney Integrated Health and Social Care Centre will host health services from…
Rail season tickets in Wales to be held below inflation
Next year’s increase in the price of rail season tickets in Wales will be held below inflation, the Welsh Government has announced.The increase is 3% less than the maximum increase in England.Transport…
Rugby Union: Gethin Jenkins to earn 100th cap against Argentina
Cardiff Blues prop Gethin Jenkins will win his 100th cap for Wales on Saturday, in a side to face Argentina which includes uncapped centre Cory Allen and four personnel changes.Jenkins will become…
Firefighters strike for fourth time in dispute over pensions
Firefighters went on strike for the fourth time yesterday in a dispute over pensions.Members of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) staged the four-hour strike between 10am and 2pm. It followed similar strikes…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: November 14
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s regular blog for Caerphilly Observer
Islwyn MP backs no cold-calling
The concept of a ‘no cold-calling zone’ should be rolled out across the UK, Islwyn MP Chris Evans has suggested.The Labour politician argued the case during a recent Westminster Hall debate led…
Hengoed mum scoops £1 million on Lottery scratchcard – but almost threw it away
A mother-of-three has scooped a £1 million prize with a Lottery scratchcard – but almost threw it in the bin.Katie Smythe, 24, had bought the ticket and only realised she had won…