Bedwas Library is closed for a £50,000 refurbishment.The largest part of the works will be to introduce an accessible public toilet. The library will also get new shelving, soft furnishings, a new…
Author: Richard Gurner
Caerphilly teenager handed ASBO
A 14-year-old boy from Caerphilly’s Lansbury Park area has been given an Antisocial Behaviour Order (ASBO).
Concerns over future of GP surgery in Trinant
Concerns have been expressed over the future of a GP surgery in Trinant.
Save the Children Gala Concert raises £900
The Caerphilly branch of Save the Children raised almost £900 during a gala concert celebrating 60 years of fundraising.
Former accountant turned priest takes charge of Gelligaer Parish
A former accountant is the new priest-in-charge of the Parish of Gelligaer.The Rev Gary Powell, 50, was licensed at a special service recently by the Archbishop of Wales, Dr Barry Morgan.He takes…
Green Flags for four Caerphilly County Borough parks
Four parks in Caerphilly County Borough have been awarded a prestigious Green Flag for 2013.The award recognises and rewards the best parks and green spaces in the country as well as driving…
Changes to roads near Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
Caerphilly County Borough Council has said planned changes to roads near Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr are due to driver feedback.There will be lining and signing alterations to Cwm Ddu and Royal Oak roundabouts…
Bargoed rapist refused permission to appeal sentence
A serial rapist from Bargoed has had his application to appeal his 18-year sentence turned down by judges.
Maesycwmmer girl hasn’t had a day off school in eight years
Young Georgia Marshall is in a class of her own – she’s not had a single day off school for EIGHT years!And turning up to register at Maesycwmmer Primary School for more…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: August 7
Penyrheol by-election Through the Observer, I’d like to thank the voters of Penyrheol ward for their support for the Plaid Cymru candidates in last week’s county borough and community council elections.Steve Skivens…