Gwent Police is appealing for information following a burglary which took place in Blackwood on January 30.The burglary happened some time between 8.30am and 6.30pm at a property on Rhos Y Dderwen.Forced…
Author: Richard Gurner
Former Ystrad Mynach College student flying high with British Airways
A Caerphilly man has embarked on a jet set career with British Airways, thanks to a vocational course on offer at Ystrad Mynach CollegeStuart Williams, 21 and from Caerphilly has seen his…
First Minister meets top Welsh business leaders
First Minister Carwyn Jones will outline the Welsh Government’s commitment to boosting skills, investing in infrastructure and generating business confidence when he meets Welsh business leaders later on Friday.He will address a…
Six Nations 2012: Jenkins and Lydiate to start against Scotland
Wales have made three changes, one positional, to their starting line-up for the RBS 6 Nations Championship Round 2 match against Scotland at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday (kick-off 3pm).Gethin Jenkins and…
Ty Hafan Blackwood Charity Shop to close
Ty Hafan, the family hospice for young lives has announced it is to close its shop in High Street, Blackwood in June.The decision to close was made following falling sales and the…
Win £60 worth of Groupon Vouchers
Caerphilly Observer has teamed up with discount deals website Groupon to offer our readers the chance to win £60 worth of Groupon vouchers.Groupon offers discounts on a range of products and services…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Looking after our town centres is looking after ourselves
According to the national media last month, Christmas wasn’t as bad as many retailers feared. They then went on to cite anecdotal evidence for this from “some of the biggest names on…
Bogus charity bag collector prosecuted by Caerphilly Council
A company that delivered charity collection bags without the correct licence has been prosecuted by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Trading Standards.SOS Support Limited was convicted of promoting a charitable collection in the…
New ideas needed to build Wales’ future – First Minister
First Minister Carwyn Jones is to reaffirm his government’s belief there is no place for market forces and competition within Welsh public services.Mr Jones will also outline plans for a new institute…
Plans for Energlyn train station unveiled
Plans for a new train station at Energlyn, in Caerphilly, have been revealed to the public.The new station, between Aber and Llanbradach, could be built within three years. Last month Caerphilly Observer…