The public is to get the chance to see plans for two wind turbines in Oakdale, near Blackwood.An exhibition on the energy development at Oakdale Business Park is being held on Wednesday…
Author: Richard Gurner
Ystrad Mynach students scoop construction prizes
Students at The College Ystrad Mynach scooped prizes for their construction skills.Nine students took part in the South East Wales heat of the Construction Skills Wales contest, held at Merthyr Tydfil College,…
Missing Hengoed man found
A man missing from the Hengoed area for more than a month has been found.Stephen Cartwright, 54, was reported missing on Tuesday, February 22.Gwent Police have now reported he has been located.
Work placements for 100 Caerphilly youngsters
Caerphilly County Borough Council is creating 100 new training places for young people.The council set itself the target after agreeing to invest £485,000 in training and development for people aged between 16…
Police authority role for former Caerphilly County Borough Council man
The former head of public protection at Caerphilly County Borough Council is taking a role overseeing Gwent Police. Stephen Delahaye has joined Gwent Police Authority as an independent member. The authority is…
Caerphilly Business Forum responds to the Budget
Caerphilly Business Forum’s chairman says the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Budget contained some hope for recovery but left a lack clarity around fuel prices, inflation and tax changes. The forum’s chairman, Andrew…
Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle’s blog: March 23
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news. Lindsay Whittle, Leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council. PLAID DELIVERS FOR BARGOED I’m…
Bikers told to take care this summer
Bikers have been urged to take care on the roads this spring and summer.Gwent Police issued the warning ahead of the clocks going forward this weekend and the increase in the hours of…
Police release CCTV images of men wanted in connection with Bargoed brawl
Police have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to in connection with a brawl outside a Bargoed nightclub.The force has already arrested five men following the incident outside…
Fines for litter and dog-fouling hit three figures in Caerphilly County Borough
More than 100 people were fined for littering or dog fouling in Caerphilly last year.County Borough Council staff handed out the joint-second-highest number of dog-fouling penalties in Wales, behind Wrexham and level…