Parents can sign their children up to three separate summer schemes over the school holidays.Run by SYDIC (Senghenydd Youth Drop In Centre) in partnership with GAVO and Gwent Police, the first scheme…
Author: Richard Gurner
Helicopter called back out to Wattsville mountain fire
A fire helicopter has been called back out to the scene of a mountain fire in Wattsville after reports the fire had reignited in several areas.Fire crews from Risca and Abercarn were…
Welsh ICE Blog: Creative thinking from future entrepreneurs
In her column for Caerphilly Observer, businesswoman and Welsh ICE director Mandy Weston tells us about an inspiring competition for budding entrepreneurs.It’s been another busy month in the Caerphilly business world but…
Wayne David attacks Prime Minister for not replying to blind couple
Caerphilly MP Wayne David has attacked Prime Minister David Cameron for not responding to a letter sent by a blind couple affected by the “Bedroom Tax”.Mr and Mrs Goodwin, who have lived…
Unemployment in Wales up by 2,000
Unemployment in Wales has risen by 2,000 according to latest figures from the the Office for National Statistics.The number of people out of work between March and May this year was 2,000…
Free child car seat check at Caerphilly and Risca
Parents will be able to check if their child’s car seat has been correctly fitted at two upcoming events.Caerphilly’s Trading Standards team will be checking car seats on: Thursday July 18 –…
Weather health warning from Wales’ top doctor
Wales’ top doctor is warning sun-seekers to stay safe as the warm weather looks set to continue.Welsh A&E departments have seen an increase in patients suffering from heat exhaustion, sun burn –…
Man wanted in connection with Blackwood Poundstretcher arson
Gwent Police would like to speak to this man in connection with an arson attack on a Poundstretcher store.Stephen John Powell, 27, is described as white, 5 ft 10 inches tall and…
Deliberate fire at abandoned building site in Blackwood
A fire crew from Cefn Fforest was called to a deliberate fire at an abandoned building site near Blackwood.One appliance attended at the site at The Rise, Fairview, at 12.04am on Wednesday…
Appeal for information following theft of veterinary drugs in Risca
Police in Risca are appealing for information following stables and a shed being broken into on Heol Gerrig.The theft occurred some time between 5.30pm on July 14 and 9.20am on July 15.A…