Police officers in the Bargoed and Rhymney Neighbourhood Policing Teams are now using four new bicycles on their patrols to help cover more ground.Inspector Huw Jones, said: “The use of bicycles have…
Author: Richard Gurner
Wales team revert to side that beat England for World Cup opener
Wales have reverted largely to the side which triumphed over England at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff three weeks ago for their Rugby World Cup opener against the reigning World Champions in…
Caerphilly and Bedwas firms shortlisted for Canmol Wales Marketing Awards
DS Smith Recycling, based on the Pantglas Industrial Estate, Bedwas, and building products firm Catnic, based on the Pontypandy Industrial Estate, Caerphilly, have been shortlisted for a marketing award.The two firms’ marketing…
Glamorgan University rapist jailed for at least 11 years
A soldier who raped an 18-year-old girl student at a halls of residence at Glamorgan University has been jailed fr at least 11 years.Jonathan Haynes, 30, was found guilty of six counts…
First Minister meets top New Zealand business leaders
First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones has met some of New Zealand’s top business leaders in an event to promote Wales as a place to invest. The meeting on September 8 focussed…
Caerphilly youngsters get artistic thumbs up from Newport Gwent Dragons
Caerphilly youngsters have been given an artistic seal of approval from the Newport Gwent Dragons after painting pictures of the rugby players as part of a summer project.The project by the local…
Dr Who’s Tardis lands at Caerphilly Castle ahead of BBC Proms in the Park
Visitors to Caerphilly Castle will have a chance to get up close to Dr Who’s Tardis this weekend ahead of the BBC Proms in the Park.The time machine, from the popular BBC…
Record £143,000 worth of European support grants given to Caerphilly businesses in August 2011
A record £143,000 was handed out to Caerphilly businesses last month in the form of European Union backed grants.Councillor Ron Davies revealed the figure during a business breakfast meeting on Wednesday at…
Caerphilly social services went “through the motions” prior to boy’s death
A report published after a 15-year-old boy hanged himself has said Caerphilly social services staff went “through the motions” and referred the case to other agencies rather than analyse the problems with…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: September 7
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Deprived AreasThe details published on deprivation make pretty awful reading.For the Lansbury Park area…