Arriva Trains Wales has told Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle that it cannot increase capacity on a busy early morning service from the Rhymney Valley to Cardiff – because it does not…
Author: Richard Gurner
Drop-in session at Visit Caerphilly Centre on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Protection of Vulnerable Adults team is holding a ‘drop-in’ session at The Visit Caerphilly Centre to coincide with today’s World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.This will be the fifth…
Caerphilly community groups awarded £35,500 for Tidy Towns Projects
The Aber Valley Heritage Group and the Graig Y Rhacca Communities First group have been awarded a total of £35,000 by the Welsh Government for a Tidy Towns Project.After submitting bids, the…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: New chair looks to launch of 2012 awards
In his first column for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Business Forum’s new chair Tony Sheehan looks towards the launch of the forum’s annual awards next week.
Risca man in court over armed raid at Pentwynmawr takeaway
A third man has appeared in court charged over the robbery of an Indian takeaway in Pentwynmawr.Jacob Lee Loisz, 19, of Quantock Close, Risca, appeared at Caerphilly Magistrates’ Court on Wedneday charged…
New service centre set to create up to 100 new jobs in Caerphilly
Up to 100 new jobs are to be created at a new service centre being opened by recycling company DS Smith.
Team selection for second Wales vs Australia clash
Wales coach Rob Howley has made four changes to his side for the second clash of the three Test summer tour of Australia to be played under the closed roof of the…
£2.8m borrowing secured for Caerphilly County Borough roads
Roads across Caerphilly County Borough will have a £2.8 million funding boost through a Welsh Government-backed borrowing scheme.
New Magistrates needed across Gwent.
People interested in becoming magistrates can attend an open evening at Caerphilly Magistrates’ Court on July 7.The event starts at 6.30pm and will give people the opportunity to look around the courthouse…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: June 13
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Twinning Showcased A fascinating exhibition was on life in Wales and Brittany was showcased…