DAYS (Drug and Alcohol Youth Support) has been unveiled as the new name for a young persons’ substance misuse service running in Caerphilly County Borough.The service, formally known as CRI Caerphilly and…
Author: Richard Gurner
Residents asked by Caerphilly Council to do their bit to help clean up
Caerphilly County Borough Council has launched a new campaign this month to encourage people to volunteer to help clean up their communities.The Big Spring Clean 2012 will see volunteers work alongside council…
Caerphilly Business Forum: A positive year
Good news is always welcome and I’ve just reported on a very positive year to the AGM of Caerphilly Business Forum.There are always challenges in running a member-based, independent, voluntary organisation like…
Pontllanfraith Comprehensive School scoops Young Enterprise Award
A group of pupils from Pontllanfraith Comprehensive School have won a regional business award.The Year 10 pupils received recognition at the Young Enterprise Awards, where they beat 13 other schools in the…
New MD for Caerphilly manufacturer following strong growth
A Caerphilly manufacturer of specialist medical mattresses has appointed a new managing director following strong growth.Direct Healthcare Services, based on the town’s Western Industrial Estate, makes mattresses which helps prevent patients at…
Gwent Police appeal over stolen mountain bikes from Ystrad Mynach
Gwent Police is appealing for information after two mountain bikes were stolen from the front garden of an address on Brynmynach Avenue, Ystrad Mynach.
World Indoor Bowls Championships a success at Islwyn Indoor Bowls Club
After a nail-biting four day tournament, the winners of the World Indoor Bowls Championships, hosted at the Islwyn Indoor Bowls Club have been announced.Players from across the globe cheered as both the…
Gwent Police cleared by watchdog over Rhymney man Leonard Hill’s disappearance
Gwent Police has been cleared in an investigation by the Independent Police Complaints Commission into how it dealt with the disappearance of 64-year-old Leonard Hill.Mr Hill was reported missing to the police…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: May 2
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Stroke Association This Saturday I’ll be attending the Stroke Association’s Sip for Stroke event…
Discover your ancestors during Local Community History Month
Caerphilly County Borough Council is encouraging residents to take part in some family research as part of Local Community History Month.The council is reminding people that the new Bargoed Library has some…