Officials from Newport and Caerphilly came together last week to re-open a historic bridge which links the two areas.The Iron Bridge, near Draethen, was constructed over the River Rhymney in 1829, but…
Author: Richard Gurner
Match report: Bedwas RFC 22 Llandovery RFC 19
Principality Welsh Premiership, Saturday October 15 2011. Match report by John Meredith, photography by Ian LovellA last kick of the game penalty by Bedwas outside half Richard Powell clinched victory for the…
Compensation details for Caerphilly town traders
Details of how Caerphilly town centre traders can apply for compensation for loss of business during the ongoing roadworks have been published.Last week Caerphilly Observer told how the closure of Cardiff Road…
10% of jobs in Caerphilly County Borough reliant on hospitality industry
Almost one in ten of all jobs in Caerphilly County Borough is reliant on the hospitality industry, which is worth £52m a year to the local economy – according to a new…
Residents reminded to register for their vote in next year’s local election
Voters in Caerphilly County Borough are being reminded to ensure they are registered to vote in next year’s council election.Over the past few months canvass forms have been sent to every home…
Have your say on countryside access in Caerphilly County Borough
The Caerphilly Local Access Forum is looking for new members.The forum is a statutory body, set up by Caerphilly County Borough Council, to advise the authority, the Welsh Government, the Countryside Council…
Caerphilly Council leader appeals for support on colliery names campaign for Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
The Plaid leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council is calling on the public and politicians of all parties to support calls to name wards at the new £172m Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr after…
Caerphilly Council staff get behind Wales team with a singalong
The leader of Caerphilly County Borough led council staff in a rendition of Max Boyce anthem Hymns and Arias at the local authority’s HQ Penallta House in Ystrad Mynach.Cllr Allan Pritchard strapped…
Peter’s Pies to treat rugby fans in Cardiff on Saturday
Hungry Welsh fans up early on Saturday for the big match will be able to grab a free sausage roll thanks to Bedwas firm Peter’s Pies.As one of the Millennium Stadium’s official…
Ystrad Mynach firm UES restructures and rebrands after excellent growth
Energy and environment consultancy UES, based in Ystrad Mynach, has restructured and rebranded after reporting a turnover of £1.3 million and growth of more than 50%.The company has rebranded itself as UES…