Shops in Caerphilly County Borough are being warned against a Pay Point scam which has netted criminals £2,200 in just five days.
Author: Richard Gurner
Number of serious work injuries in Caerphilly revealed by Health and Safety Executive
The Health and Safety Executive has revealed that 63 major injuries were recorded in workplaces across Caerphilly County Borough in 2010/11.In total, 304 people suffered a major injury while at work in…
Appeal over Christmas Eve Sainsbury’s Pontllanfraith break-in
Gwent Police and South Wales Police are appealing for information about two supermarket burglaries that occurred on Christmas Eve and are believed to be linked.
Environment Agency warns of possible flooding as unsettled weather is forecast
Environment Agency Wales is monitoring river levels closely over the next few days and into the Bank Holiday as unsettled weather has been forecast by the Met Office.The unsettled weather will bring…
New petrol station planned for Sainsbury’s Pontllanfraith
Sainsbury’s in Pontllanfraith is to get a new petrol station – the supermarket chain has announced.
Fresh doubt over planned Llanbradach medical centre
The Church in Wales has said talks are still ongoing to build a new health centre on the site of a former church in Llanbradach – despite submitting a planning application for…
Plaid Cymru pledge to freeze Caerphilly Council Tax for second year
Leading Plaid Cymru councillors have said they will keep their pledge to freeze council tax for the second year running.Caerphilly County Borough Council was the only Welsh authority to peg council tax…
Project to boost people’s IT skills in Caerphilly County Borough
A new three-year initiative in Caerphilly County Borough is help people improve their computer skills.The project, called Get IT Together, is focused on helping older people and individuals with disabilities gain basic…
Llamau charity appeal for unwanted Christmas presents
Homelessness and domestic abuse charity Llamau is appealing to people for donations of any unwanted Christmas presents.Deborah Holland, marketing manager for the charity, said: “If you received a present which you don’t…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: December 28
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Library Service It’s great to see that progress is being made on developing a…