A Pontllanfraith man has been arrested on suspicion of breaching his Antisocial Behaviour Order.John Jones, 34, of Newport Road, Pontllanfraith, was given a two-year ASBO by Caerphilly Magistrates in September 2010 after…
Author: Richard Gurner
Leanne Wood AM to stand for Plaid Leadership
Assembly Member Leanne Wood has announced her intention to seek nomination as a candidate for the leadership of Plaid Cymru.Ms Wood, the AM for South Wales Central, promised to prioritise the economy…
Police appeal for missing Hengoed woman, 29
UPDATE: Police reported on December 19 that Ms Thomas has been found safe and well.Gwent Police is appealing for information to trace a missing 29-year-old Hengoed woman.Bernadette Thomas was reported missing to…
Ystrad Mynach College achieves top health accreditation
Ystrad Mynach College has been recognised for its healthy approach towards employees.The college has been presented with a bronze award in the Welsh Government’s Corporate Health Standard scheme.The award recognises the college’s…
Blackwood business woman scoops two prestigious awards
A business woman from Blackwood who’s scooped two awards for her café and community efforts has said the real reward has been the praise from her customers.Esther Apoussidis, owner of Coffee Continental…
British Transport Police begins crackdown on metal thefts
British Transport Police (BTP) officers will be out in force this Christmas as the fight against cable and metal thieves continues.Officers will be teaming up with Welsh police forces and other agencies,…
Caerphilly Friends of the Earth Green Fayre a success
A fair held by the Caerphilly branch of Friends of the Earth has been hailed a success.The organisation held its ‘Green Fayre’ at the Twyn Community Centre in Caerphilly town last month.The…
UPDATED: Attempted armed robbery at ‘dip’ garage in Trecenydd
A man brandishing a knife threatened staff at the ‘dip’ garage on St Cenydd Road, Trecenydd, in an attempted robbery.The robber entered the shop at 12.30am Wednesday morning with the weapon but…
Unemployment in Wales increases by 11,000
Unemployment in Wales has risen by 11,000 to 133,000 – taking the unemployment rate to 9.1% between August and October.Official figures state this is 8,000 higher than the same period last year….
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: December 14
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Supermarket Dominance Caerphilly Observer readers will be well aware of my views on the…