A Crumlin-based cidar brewer is raising its glases after getting throughout to the final of the Wales True Taste food and drink awards.Blaengawney Cider will be judged in the Welsh Assembly Government-backed…
Author: Richard Gurner
Glamorgan University’s bid to charge £9,000 fees rejected by public body
The University of Glamorgan’s plan to charge students up to £9,000 a year has been rejected by the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW).It joins the nine other Welsh Universities and…
Average speed limit on M4 at Newport lifted
The 50 mph average speed limit on the M4 between junction 24 and 28 in Newport has been lifted after work to install Variable Speed Limit (VSL) signs was completed.Welsh Minister for…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: June 15
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Energy companies rip off the publicAs Caerphilly Observer readers will know I raised the…
Cefn Fforest Leisure Centre to re-open later this year
Cefn Fforest Leisure Centre is to re-open later this year after a major refit.The centre, which has a pool, fitness zone, dance studio and health suite, has been closed for several months…
Pontlottyn Primary School attempts walking bus world record
Seventy children from Pontlottyn Primary School will take part in a UK-wide record attempt on Wednesday.The children will join thousands of others across the country in an attempt on the world record…
Labour on the attack over bereavement charge increase in Caerphilly County Borough
Key members of the Labour Party in Caerphilly County Borough have attacked the council’s decision to increase bereavement charges by 18.5%, calling it a stealth tax.Last week the Plaid Cymru-led council decided…
Markham Primary School pupils take part in Food Safety Week.
Pupils from Markham Primary School have been learning about the importance of good hand hygiene recently as part of Food Safety Week.Officers from Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Health Improvement team went along…
Newbridge electronics firm praised by politicians
First Minister Carwyn Jones and Islwyn MP Chris Evans have praised Newbridge electronics company Axiom Manufacturing Services. The Labour politicians hailed the success of the firm, which employs 170, after a recent visit.Mr…
GPS technology to tackle fly-tipping in Caerphilly countryside
GPS satellite technology is being used to tackle fly-tipping in the Caerphilly countryside.The Fly-tipping Action Wales (FAW) partnership, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government, is using the technology to map hotspot areas…