Stephen Jones will reach the milestone of 100 caps for his country when he takes to the field at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday for the DHL Challenge clash with the Barbarians…
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Welsh Water moves to stop water cut Twitter rumours
Welsh Water, which is head quartered in Nelson, was besieged with angry customers last night after rumours the water supply would be switched off swamped social media websites such as Twitter and…
Off-road bikers targeted in Caerphilly
Gwent Police targeted illegal off-road bikers during a four day crackdown recently.Officers handed out two warning notices and spoke to 11 people in total during the operation around the Caerphilly town area.The…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: June 1
In his first blog for Caerphilly Observer since being elected, former council leader and new South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Allan PritchardI wanted to wish Allan…
Islwyn MP hits out at pension age rise for women
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has spoken out over UK Government plans to increase the state pension age for women.The Government wants to introduce a universal state pension age of 66 by 2020Women…
University of Glamorgan to charge £9,000 tuition fees
The University of Glamorgan is to charge up £9,000 in tuition fees.From September 2012 the university’s fees will start from £7,500 for a full-time foundation degree, with £9,000 for a full-time undergraduate…
Islwyn’s Chris Evans is ‘sexiest’ MP in Caerphilly County Borough
UPDATE June 6th : Mr Evans is now up to number five in the internet pollLabour’s Islwyn MP Chris Evans has been voted the 43rd sexiest MP on controversial website Sexymp.co.ukThe site…
School children warned about the dangers of loud MP3 players
School children across Caerphilly County Borough have been learning about loud noise and the damage it can do on their hearing.As part of Noise Action Week 2011, the council’s environmental health team…
Caerphilly Business Forum gears up for launch of 2011 Awards
The chair of Caerphilly Business Forum is calling on businesses to celebrate their success as it prepares to launch its 10th annual awards.Andrew Diplock said despite the tough economic conditions for businesses,…
Bargoed PACT meetings announced
The next round of Partnerships and Communities Together (PACT) meetings for the Bargoed area have been announced.Residents are invited to attend the public meetings to find out what their neighbourhood police officers…