Gwent Police is appealing for the owner of this wooden model of the Mayflower to contact them.It was handed into them after being found on Jerry Lane off Pandy Road, Bedwas.If you…
Author: Richard Gurner
Conservative AM raises issue of road safety with Welsh Government
A Conservative AM has raised the issue of road safety in the Senedd after a spate of fatal accidents.William Graham, AM for South Wales East, requested a statement on motorcyclist safety from…
Choose charity shops says Islwyn MP
Islwyn Labour MP Chris Evans is urging people to back their local charity shop.Mr Evans made the call after he visited Cancer Research UK’s shop on Blackwood High Street to drop off…
Council tax benefit cuts to affect 20,000 in Caerphilly County Borough, according to Plaid AM Whittle
More than 20,000 of Caerphilly County Borough’s poorest households could miss out on council tax benefit once it is devolved to the Welsh Government, according to Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle.Mr Whittle…
New art gallery opens in Caerphilly
Caerphilly County Borough’s only art gallery has opened its doors to the public.Y Galeri is the first step in a project to create a thriving arts centre in Caerphilly town in the…
Young advocates use their experiences to help others
Ten youngsters from Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly County Borough and Torfaen have become the first to complete a qualification that will see them become peer advocates. The peer advocacy scheme supports children and…
Cross Keys hooker Gerwyn Price named April’s Principality Premiership Player of the Month
Cross Keys hooker Gerwyn Price has been named April’s Principality Premiership Player of the Month after a hugely successful season for the Gwent side.The 27-year-old hooker has had an outstanding first season…
Business support roadshow to visit Pontllanfraith
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Business Enterprise Support and Rural Development Teams will be visiting Pontllanfraith on Wednesday as part of a series of roadshows aimed at helping businesses.The roadshow will take place…
Gwent Police Chief Constable to face the public over station closures
The Chief Constable of Gwent Police is to meet the public face-to-face to explain her decision to close police stations across the force area.In Caerphilly County Borough, stations in Caerphilly, Bargoed, Rhymney,…
Win a Diamond Jubilee street party pack from Peter’s Pies
With the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend on June 2, Caerphilly Observer has teamed up with Bedwas firm Peter’s Pies to help our readers celebrate in style.Courtesy of Welsh favourite Peter’s, we are…