The Welsh Ambulance Service is in need of a major overhaul, according to a Welsh Government review.
Author: Richard Gurner
Pontllanfraith school lead thief on the run after breaching licence conditions
A man from Pontllanfraith is wanted by police after he breached his licence conditions.Shaun Davies, 24, of Newbridge Road, Pontllanfraith, was sentenced to 14 months at Newport Crown Court in June last…
Residents urged to have their say on Caerphilly Council priorities
Caerphilly County Borough Council is encouraging residents to have their say on the council’s proposed priority areas for improvement over the forthcoming year.Each year, the council has a legal duty to choose…
Did you know Charles Cross?
A Talbot Green man is researching his family history and needs the help of Caerphilly Observer readers.Phil Redding, 75, is researching his family and is looking for information about his grandfather Charles…
Renew early, tax credit claimants told
The 15,900 tax credit customers in Caerphilly are being reminded by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) that they must renew claims by July 31, or their payments might stop.HMRC will start sending…
Historic oak chairs returned to public display in Caerphilly
A century-old set of chairs made from the wood of an ancient oak tree which stood outside St Martin’s Church in Caerphilly have been returned ‘home’.
Rugby League: South Wales Scorpions 30 Rochdale Hornets 28
South Wales Scorpions won at home for the first time this season after being Rochdale Hornets 30-28 at The Gnoll in Neath on Sunday.
Rugby Union: Bedwas RFC 41 Llandovery RFC 43
Principality Welsh Premiership, Saturday April 27 2013. Match report and photography by Ian Lovell.Llandovery edged past Bedwas in an 11 try fiesta which could have seen either side win the game but…
Overall crime down by 17% across Gwent force area
The Gwent Police force area saw the biggest reduction in crime across England and Wales last year, new figures suggest.
Welsh commuters could pay a third more for rail tickets than Scots, warns Islwyn MP
Welsh commuters could pay a third more for rail tickets than people in Scotland, Islwyn MP Chris Evans has warned.Speaking in the House of Commons during Transport Questions on Thursday, Mr Evans…