In his regular column for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Business Forum’s chair Tony Sheehan looks ahead to the forum’s upcoming speed networking event.Cardiff is a wonderful city but like most capitals, it tends…
Author: Richard Gurner
Welsh supermarkets report reductions of up to 96% in the use of single-use bags since the charge was introduced last year
Gwent Police issue another warning against distraction thefts after arrests
Gwent Police have again warned people to be on their guard against distraction thefts taking place on the streets, after a recent spate.The incidents involve women, described as Eastern European in appearance,…
Caerphilly fundraising group hits £400,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support
A Caerphilly fundraising group, who has been together for 26 years, has raised £400,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.The Caerphilly Committee was established in 1986 after the group got together to raise funds…
Environment Agency warns of more localised flooding as heavy rain forecast again
Environment Agency Wales is warning people to be vigilant for localised flooding as further heavy rainfall is forecast across Wales.A band of heavy showers is due to affect most of South and…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David urges consensus on Lords reform
Labour’s Caerphilly MP Wayne David has called on the UK Government to work with his party over reform of the House of Lords.Mr David, who is Labour’s spokesman for constitutional reform, said…
St Cenydd School to hold its own Olympic games
St Cenydd Comprehensive School, near Trecenydd, is to hold its very own version of the Olympics on Friday.The event is designed to inspire pupils in the school to try Olympic sports such…
Caerphilly Council hands out 67 fines for littering in three months
Caerphilly County Borough Council has handed out 67 fines to people for littering and a further 22 fines for dog fouling in the last three months.The local authority – which spends more…
Motorsport engineering courses now available at Ystrad Mynach College
Students will have the opportunity to gain experience building and maintaining real race cars, thanks to a joint initiative between UHOVI (Universities Heads of the Valleys Institute) and The College Ystrad Mynach.Three…
Three bikes worth £6,000 stolen from Castle Bikes in Trethomas
Three high-end bicycles worth £6,000 have been stolen from Castle Bikes in Trethomas.The bikes, two drop-handled racing road bikes and one mountain bike, were stolen in the early hours of Wednesday July…