A schoolgirl has won top prize in a competition to promote world peace.St Cenydd pupil Ellie Tsipas was named the overall winner in the annual Peace Poster competition run by Caerphilly Lions…
Author: Richard Gurner
Shane Williams to play against Australia at Millennium Stadium
Shane Williams is currently the first name on Warren Gatland’s team sheet for the clash against Australia at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday December 3 (kick-off 2.30pm).Gatland is to name a 26-man…
Gwent Police unveils latest tactic against shoplifting – a cardboard cut-out officer
Gwent Police has revealed its latest weapon in the war against crime – a cardboard cut-out copper.The 7ft cut-out of 27-year-old officer Rhydian Jones (who is in fact 6ft 4in) will be…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: November 16
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.The EconomyThe big issue at the Assembly has been the economic crisis – and…
Former servicemen open car wash in Caerphilly town
Two enterprising former servicemen are hoping revolutionise the car washing and valeting business with an innovative waterless system – and they’ve chosen Caerphilly town as their starting point.Karim Cosslett, 31, and Dan…
Caerphilly Council reports footfall in town centres on the increase
Caerphilly County Borough Council has reported footfall in the town centres of Bargoed, Blackwood and Caerphilly has risen by 10,000, compared to the same period last year.In Caerphilly, visitor numbers were recorded…
Man dialled 999 because of a broken dishwasher
A man dialled 999 because his dishwasher wasn’t working while another ’emergency’ caller was concerned she had stuck her jeans to her leg with glue.The NHS in Wales has revealed details of…
Latest police collecting card scheme launched in Bargoed
Police in Bargoed have launched a new set of ‘Top Trump’ style cards to help local children get to know their local officers.Each member of the Bargoed Neighbourhood Policing Team and the…
Brace’s Bakery donation to Abercarn Primary School’s Breakfast Club
Abercarn Primary School’s Breakfast Club has received a donation of table-top toys and craft equipment, thanks to Brace’s Bakery.Toys for the long-standing morning club have always been funded by the school’s canteen…
Match report: Bedwas RFC 29 Newport RFC 20
Principality Welsh Premiership, Saturday 12 November 2011. Match report by John Meredith, photography by Ian LovellA clinical second half performance earned Bedwas a deserved victory over neighbours Newport.Bedwas made a few changes…