Islwyn’s Labour MP Chris Evans has urged youngsters to join their local Scout group.After visiting the Abercarn scout group in their very own scout hut, Mr Evans is urging all young people…
Author: Richard Gurner
Rugby Union: Alun Wyn Jones and Josh Turnbull out due to injury
Wales forwards Alun Wyn Jones and Josh Turnbull have both been released from the Dove Men Series squad and will take no further part in the autumn internationals due to injury.Ospreys lock…
Caerphilly Wetherspoons recognised at Loo of the Year Awards 2012
A Caerphilly town pub has won acclaim for the quality of its toilets in the Loo of the Year Awards 2012.
Welsh ICE Blog: Global Entrepreneurship Week
In a new column for the Caerphilly Observer, businesswoman and Welsh ICE director Mandy Weston looks at the significance of Global Entrepreneurship Week (Nov 12 – 16) and what it means for entrepreneurs locally.
First Welsh Act passes into law
The first Welsh bill passed under the National Assembly’s new legislative powers received Royal Assent yesterday and become law.
Paralympians visit St Cenydd School
Two Paralympic medallists visited St Cenydd School last week to inspire pupils with disabilities in a special assembly.
New mortgage guarentee scheme to help first-time buyers in Wales
A new mortgage guarantee scheme to help first-time buyers in Wales will be rolled out in the Spring of 2013 the Welsh Government has announced.
Caerphilly AM welcomes Ystrad Mynach station improvements
Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert has welcomed plans to improve disabled access at Ystrad Mynach train station.
Aber Valley school children help remember Senghenydd’s Universal Colliery victims
School children from the Aber Valley have taken part in a workshop to create wall tiles which will form part of a national mining disaster memorial.
Buses attacked by teens in Pontllanfraith
Police are appealing for information after two Stagecoach buses had their windscreens smashed in separate incidents.The first happened at about 5.40pm on Wednesday November 7 when a gang of teenagers kicked a…