A Blackwood man who stole 300 metres of cable from the railway, causing severe disruption between Cardiff and Rhymney, has been jailed for 18 months.Paul Henry Jones, aged 52, of Beech Avenue,…
Author: Richard Gurner
Appeal for information after burglary at Blackwood jewellers
Gwent Police is appealing for information following a burglary at Discount Jewellers on High Street, Blackwood. The burglary happened on Saturday May 19 at about 4.30pm. Officers would like to speak to…
Twmbarlwm should be preserved for future generations, says Islwyn MP
Twmbarlwm should be preserved for future generations, according to Islwyn MP Chris Evans.Mr Evans has recently been named president of the Cymdeithas Twmbarlwm Society – which helps to preserve and maintain the…
Campaign to get Caerphilly online launched by Minister
A new campaign to encourage people to get online in Caerphilly County Borough has had its offical launch.Welsh Government Finance Minister Jane Hutt helped launch ‘Get Caerphilly Online’ at Markham Community House,…
Maesycwmmer golf course bird reunited with owner
A bird originally thought to be an emu and found wandering the fairways of Bryn Meadows Golf Hotel and Spa has been reunited with its owner.The RSPCA said the bird was first…
Ysgol Gymraeg Caerffili pupils get involved with the council’s Big Spring Clean
Pupils from Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Caerffili have been clearing litter as part of a council volunteer scheme.
Caerphilly County Borough attracts two million visitors
Caerphilly County Borough attracted more than two million in 2011 – a rise of 3%, latest tourism figures show.Between January and December last year, visitors in total spent £43,590,000 visiting places such…
Caerphilly Business Forum: The importance of taking time out
In my first ever column for Caerphilly Observer, I mentioned how important it was for business people to take time out to appreciate the rewards of their efforts.“Stop and smell the roses”…
Escaped emu spotted on course at Bryn Meadows Golf Hotel and Spa
Update: Maesycwmmer golf course bird reunited with owner It’s usual to expect the odd birdie or albatross, but golfers were stunned by the sight of an emu walking on the course at…
Caerphilly Council takes to the road to beat noisy neighbours
Caerphilly County Borough Council is holding a series of roadshows this week about noisy neighbours.The council’s Environmental Health team is running the roadshows as part of Noise Action Week. It will be…