Metal thieves have again targeted vans based at Bedwas House Industrial Estate.
Author: Richard Gurner
Fresh war of words over Caerphilly Council pay deal
The pay row engulfing Caerphilly County Borough Council shows no sign of stopping with a fresh war of words between rival councillors.
Hazardous roads warning after more snow
Motorists have been warned of hazardous conditions on the roads after more snow overnight.South East Wales has seen the heaviest snowfall with 10cm in places.There are no reported problems with either Stagecoach…
Freezing weather to continue until weekend
Met Office forecasters are predicting that the cold weather will continue until the weekend, with some very cold nights in store.Met Office Severe Weather Warnings have been issued for ice and snow….
Fewer people die of cold in Norway and Sweden than in the UK, says Islwyn MP
More people die in the UK because of the cold than Norway and Sweden, according to Islwyn MP Chris Evans who made the claim during a recent debate in Parliament on the…
Kyle Vaughan murder investigation: Two more arrested on suspicion of murder
Two more arrests have been made by officers investigating the disappearance of 24-year-old Kyle Vaughan from Newbridge – bringing the total up to eight.A 27-year-old woman and a 28-year-old man both from…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: SMEs in Wales gearing up for a successful year
In his regular column for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Business Forum’s chair Tony Sheehan looks ahead to 2013.After a quiet Christmas, business activity in 2013 is already picking up fast and two surveys…
Views sought on Gwent Police and Crime plan
Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner Ian Johnston is inviting residents to have their say on policing.As part of his responsibilities the commissioner must create Police and Crime Plan which will shape how…
Ban chip shops and fast food from being built near school says Wales’ top doctor
Wales’ chief medical officer has said banning chip shops and fast food places from being built near schools could make a difference in tackling childhood obesity.
Almost 2,000 motorists tested by Gwent Police in Christmas 2012 drink drive campaign
Gwent Police breathalysed almost 2,000 motorists during its recent Christmas drink drive crackdown – 4,000 less than the previous year.The four week campaign ran from December 1 2012 to January 1 2013.Across…