Four local heroes have been honoured for their work in the community.Each year Aber Valley Community Council holds its Community Recognition Awards to recognise people from Senghenydd and Abertridwr for their work.Here is a…
Author: Richard Gurner
Woman killed in car crash in Risca
A woman has been killed after the vehicle she was driving crashed in Risca.Police are appealing for information following the fatal road traffic collision on Thursday October 24.At 5.20pm Police attended the…
Fuel thefts in Caerphilly town area
Motorists are being warned after a spate of fuel thefts from vehicles in the Caerphilly town area.Police have said Ford, Fiat and Volkswagon vans have been targeted along with Ford Fiesta cars….
Cash machines tampered with in Blackwood, Risca and Ystrad Mynach
ATM machines in Blackwood, Risca and Ystrad Mynach have been targeted by criminals looking to clone cards.Card skimmers have been found on machines on Barclays Bank Cashpoint machines and residents are being…
Oakdale turbines “on schedule”
Work building two turbines on Oakdale Business Park is progressing well, the developer behind the project has said.Partnerships for Renewables (PfR) has said the concrete foundations for the two 130m high turbines…
Finalists announced for the Caerphilly Business Forum Awards 2013
Caerphilly Observer is among the finalists of the 2013 Caerphilly Business Forum Awards.The newspaper and website has been shortlisted for the New Business of the Year Award, supported by Chwarae Teg Agile…
Parc Cwm Darran secures protected status
Deri’s Parc Cwm Darran is now a protected public open space.The park has been granted Queen Elizabeth Field II status by Fields in Trust, formerly the National Playing Fields Association.Protection will be…
Blackwood sunbed firm orderd to pay almost £7,000 by magistrates
A sunbed operator has been ordered to pay almost £7,000 by magistrates after failing to give proper advice and supervision to customers at its Blackwood branch.Cashino Gaming Ltd, based in Milton Keynes,…
Blackwood youth info centre up for award
An information drop in centre for young people based in Caerphilly County Borough has been shortlisted for a national award.The Basement in Blackwood, which provides information, support and advocacy services to young…
Rugby Union: Wales announce 35-man squad for 2013 Autumn Internationals
Wales Head Coach Warren Gatland has named a 35-man squad to contest the forthcoming Dove Men Series which includes 13 of this summer’s British and Irish Lions and three uncapped players.Uncapped trio,…