Charity Llamau, which helps homeless youngsters and vulnerable women across Caerphilly County Borough is in the running to secure £15,000 from the People’s Postcode Trust.The trust is responsible for awarding grants from…
Author: Richard Gurner
New dangerous dog guidelines welcomed by Islwyn MP
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has welcomed new sentencing guidelines which could see owners of dangerous dogs going to jail.The Sentencing Council for England and Wales has said owners that fail to stop…
Welsh women’s rugby captain swaps scrums for scrubs to become nurse
The captain of the Welsh women’s rugby team, who is from Caerphilly, is aiming to prove she can pass medical exams as well as rugby balls by studying to become a nurse.Rhian…
Programme launched to raise reading standards in Wales
A programme to drive up literacy standards in schools has been launched by Welsh Education Minister Leighton Andrews.The National Literacy Programme (NLP) sets out the actions the Welsh Government and its partners…
Crime on Wales’ railways drops by a quarter
Crime on Wales’ railways fell by more than a quarter last financial year, according to latest figures from the British Transport Police.Between April 1, 2011, and March 31, 2012, there was a…
Ystrad Mynach College students show support for Lesotho children
Eight students from Ystrad Mynach College have returned from a successful trip to Lesotho, Africa, where they helped teach children.Accompanied by three lecturers, the group flew out to Lesotho for two weeks.The…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: May 16
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Get your heart rate checked during Heart Rhythm Week
Cardiac Rehabilitation staff at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr will be hosting a series of pulse checks for people as part of Heart Rhythm Week – being held between May 21 and May 27.The…
New political leaders named on Caerphilly Council
The Labour and Plaid Cymru groups on Caerphilly County Borough Council have announced their new leaders following the recent local election.As expected, Cllr Harry Andrews is to continue as Labour group leader…
Two men sentenced for Risca mountain arson
Two men have each been sentenced to 100 hours of community service for setting fire to mountainside in Risca.Kyle Doughty, 20, of Ty Canol, Cwmbran, and Sean Howells, 20, of Brynonnen Court,…