Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced roadworks on the A472.From Friday May 20, a temporary one-way system will be operation between the Royal Oak and Cwm Du roundabouts in Ystrad Mynach.The council…
Author: Richard Gurner
Police warn of bike thefts in Caerphilly
Residents are being warned to keep their bicycles locked-up securely after a spate of thefts in the Caerphilly town area.According to Gwent Police, there have been 29 reports of pedal bicycles and…
Pantside boy, 14, handed ASBO
A 14-year-old boy from Pantside, Newbridge, has been given an Antisocial Behaviour Order (ASBO).Macauley Chiles, aged 14, from Central Avenue, Pantside, Newbridge, was given a two year ASBO by Cwmbran Magistrates last…
Off-road vandals ram Cwmcarn Forest barriers
Off-roading vandals have caused more than £850 worth of damage at Cwmcarn Forest with their 4x4s.Forestry Commission Wales said the vandals rammed barriers and a metal fence at the top of Cwmcarn…
Gwent Police seize £1.6m from criminals
Gwent Police seized cash, vehicles and property worth over £1.6 Million in the last year, according to the force.The haul was gathered using the Proceeds of Crime Act.Of the money seized, nearly…
Penyrheol couple jailed for animal cruelty
A couple from Penyrheol have been jailed after admitting they caused unnecessary suffering to two dogs.Marie Howells, 37, and Darrell Richards, 42, pleaded guilty to three charges at Caerphilly Magistrates’ Court and…
New Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough announced
The new Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough Council has been announced as Cllr Vera Jenkins.Cllr Jenkins accepted the position of civic head at the council’s Annual General Meeting at Penallta House on…
Gwent Police return stolen money to children’s charity
A charity which raises money for children with brain injuries and had donations stolen by a bogus collector has had some of the cash back.Gwent Police has returned £569.98 to the British…
New Tredegar TV company Zipline Nominated For BAFTA
A TV production company based in New Tredegar has been nominated for a Welsh BAFTAThe company’s first series of Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience, which aired on BBC2 has been tipped for Best…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Bank holidays bring mixed blessings
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Andrew Diplock, chair of Caerphilly Business Forum, looks back at the effect on the recent bank holidays.We’ve just had probably the best April ever with…