The Wales side to play Ireland in the 2011 Rugby World Cup quarter-final at Wellington Regional Stadium on Saturday shows four changes, plus two positional switches, from the side who clinched the…
Author: Richard Gurner
Diabetes cases rise to nearly 10,500 in Caerphilly County Borough
The number of people diagnosed with diabetes in Caerphilly has increased by more than 400 in the past year pushing the total number to nearly 10,500, Diabetes UK Cymru has revealed.New figures…
Caerphilly County Borough to tweet about its ‘typical’ day
Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced it will use social networking site Twitter to capture a ‘typical’ day in the life of the local authority.Billed as ‘Caerphilly’s Big Tweet!’ the tweets will…
Caerphilly town residents can go back to school to get fit
St Martin’s Comprehensive School in Caerphilly has opened its doors to the local community so that residents can use the school’s pool and fitness facilities outside of school hours.As well as enjoying…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: October 5
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Ysbyty Ystrad FawrI’m writing to the chief executive of the Aneurin Bevan Health Board…
Black Eyed Peas not appearing at Cardiff’s Michael Jackson concert
Organisers of the Michael Jackson tribute concert, being held in Cardiff this weekend, have said the Black Eyed Peas will not be appearing due to “unavoidable circumstances”.The group had announced it was…
WRU beats slump to report £54.3m turnover
The Welsh Rugby Union has revealed a turnover of £54.3 million in its 2011 annual report.The encouraging figure, achieved during tough economic times, is slightly short of the governing body’s record turnover…
Fifth betting shop for Caerphilly town centre?
Caerphilly town centre could have a fifth betting shop after plans for a new one were submitted to the council.The former Sue Ryder charity shop at 85 Cardiff Road is the proposed…
Ten years of Children’s Commissioner marked by series of Assembly events
The National Assembly for Wales will host a series of events today to mark the tenth anniversary of the Children’s Commissioner for Wales.In 2001, Wales became the first UK legislature to establish…
Police hunt convicted Bargoed rapist
Update on Friday October 7: Gwent Police report they have captured Edwin Smith and he is currently in custody.Police are appealing for information after a convicted rapist went on the run.Edwin Smith,…