Thousands of people are expected to descend on Caerphilly town this Saturday (May 26) to catch a glimpse of the London 2012 Olympic Torch relay.
Here is Caerphilly Observer’s complete guide to everything you need to know for the big day.
Author: Richard Gurner
Olympic Torch Relay: The route and associated road closures
The route and associated road closures St Martins Road, Nantgarw Road, Cardiff Road, Castle Street and Caerphilly Town Centre will all be closed to vehicles during the Olympic Torch Relay.The relay is…
Olympic Torch Relay: Parking and Transport
Parking and Transport A free park and ride service will operate from St Ilan School, Pontygwindy Road from 7am. Follow the temporary signs from the A470, A469, A468.Alternative town centre parking is…
Olympic Torch Relay: Olympic Sports Village and the Blue Peter Olympic Roadshow
Olympic Sports Village and the Blue Peter Olympic Roadshow Caerphilly County Borough Council has organised an Olympic Sports Village on the Owain Glyndwr Sports Field alongside BBC TV’s Blue Peter Olympic Roadshow.The…
Olympic Torch Relay: Food Festival
Food Festival The town centre will be closed to traffic for the day as a food market lines the streets with a variety of stalls.Foodies are set to be in their element…
Olympic Torch Relay: The Torchbearers
The TorchbearersAndrew Honey-Jones, a PE and School Sport Facilitator at Caerphilly County Borough Council is one of the nine people that will be carrying the Olympic Torch through Caerphilly.He said: “When I…
Chris Evans MP on why dangerous dog laws need to go further
Islwyn MP Chris Evans will challenge the UK Government on its proposals to tackle dangerous dogs in a Westminster Hall debate today.
Writing for Caerphilly Observer Mr Evans, a victim of a dog attack himself, explains what changes need to be made.
Welsh Government concerns over welfare reform taken to London
The Welsh Government’s concerns over proposed welfare changes will be taken up with UK Government Ministers in London today.The First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones and Education Minister Leighton Andrews will attend…
Cigarettes, tobacco and spirits seized by HMRC in South Wales
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Students from Wales will have debt cleared after 30 years under new rules
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