A Blackwood woman who turned to creative writing after she was bullied has won an award for her work.
Author: Richard Gurner
Five-fold increase in fixed penalty fines handed out by Caerphilly Council
The number of fines handed out by Caerphilly County Borough Council has risen five-fold over the last two years.
Changes to bus services in Bargoed
Changes to bus services in Bargoed town centre, effective from Monday November 5, have been announced.
New name sought for merged Glamorgan and Newport university
Views and suggestions are being sought on what to call a merged Glamorgan and Newport university.
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Economic recovery must be taken with a pinch of salt
In his regular column for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Business Forum’s chair Tony Sheehan looks at the recent economic recovery news.
Ystrad Mynach Day Centre transformed by volunteers
A team of 30 local volunteers from Ystrad Mynach College and Groundwork Caerphilly helped give a dull day care centre a colourful makeover.Ystrad Mynach Day Centre, which provides adults with disabilities access…
Caerphilly Council spends £300,000 on new road gritters
Caerphilly County Borough Council has purchased three new road gritters worth £100,000 each in preparation for the upcoming winter months.The new road gritters will replace three older vehicles.Cllr Tom Williams, cabinet member…
Rugby Union: Howley pleased with Polish training camp
Rob Howley’s 35-man Wales squad have been in intense training in Spala, Poland, this week ahead of their Dove Men Series encounter with Argentina at the Millennium Stadium next Saturday November 10.Wales…
Education in Caerphilly County Borough labelled as adequate by inspectors Estyn
Council education bosses have been told to improve standards by school inspectors Estyn.A report by Estyn into the quality of education services for children and young people in Caerphilly County Borough deemed…
Trading Standards issue illegal firework sales warning after Bargoed man prosecuted
Trading Standards at Caerphilly County Borough Council are warning residents not to illegally buy fireworks after a Bargoed man was convicted.On October 22 2012 at Abergavenny Magistrates’ Court, Wayne Jones, 46, of…