The decision to close ten libraries by the council may end up being challenged in court, Caerphilly Observer understands.
Author: Richard Gurner
Waste firm fined £64,000 over River Rhymney pollution after scrapyard fire
Waste water and chemical foam used to fight the fire at SL Recycling polluted the Nant Cylla brook and the River Rhymney over a 2.3km stretch – killing 175 fish.
Caerphilly nurse awarded British Empire Medal in King’s Birthday Honours
A Caerphilly nurse has been recognised for her work in the NHS after being awarded a British Empire Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours.
Friends’ 150-mile fundraising trek in memory of Abertridwr man Ben Crook
Friends of father-of-two Ben Crook. who died after a fall in Turkey, are trekking from Senghenydd to Snowdon to raise money for his children.
Community calls on council to ‘bring on the wall’ after Storm Darragh collapse
Children’s safety is being put at risk because of council inaction to replace a fallen wall at a well-used community hall, it has been claimed.
Stellar Starts Paediatric Therapy
Caerphilly Miners Centre for the Community has welcomed Stellar Starts Paediatric Therapy into the fold of businesses operating from their Wellness Hub.
Man arrested after bomb hoax in Blackwood
A 49-year-old Blackwood man was arrested after a bomb hoax which saw police cordon the area off and evacuate residents from their homes.
Santander bank staff to be based at community centre Libanus Lifestyle
Bank Santander is closing its Blackwood branch on June 23, but customers will still have face-to-face access to staff at community hub Libanus Lifestyle, it has been announced.
“A visionary for the Valleys”: Caerphilly Miners Centre chair stepping down this autumn
Katherine Hughes, the driving force behind Caerphilly Miners Centre, is stepping down as its chair in September.
Man charged with possession of sawn-off shotgun after M4 police chase crash
A 34-year-old man from London has appeared in court charge after an M4 police chase following a burglary in Fair View, near Blackwood.