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…
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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…
Caerphilly drivers snared in Gwent Police spot-checks
Scores of Caerphilly drivers were pulled over in a day of roadside spot-checks by Gwent Police.A total of 174 vehicles were stopped on Thursday across Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly in a joint…
Forest finds rock and roll fame
Cwmcarn Forest has discovered newfound fame in a rock music video.The woodland has been used as the backdrop for the new track by south Wales band Tiger Please.The group filmed in the…
Caerphilly attractions named in Valleys top 10
Three Caerphilly attractions have been named among the best in the Valleys in a new poll.Ruperra Castle was ranked number two in the top ten revealed by The Valleys Heart and Soul…
Mums go free for Mothers’ Day event
Mums will get free entry to historic Llancaiach Fawr Manor House on Mothers’ Day.They can take part in a special day of activities at the heritage centre in Treharris on Sunday, April 3, where…
New play equipment installed at Cwmcarn Forest Drive
New children’s play equipment has been installed at Cwmcarn Forest Drive.Forestry Commission Wales, which manages the popular Cwmcarn Forest has completed a number of improvements to the play area next to the…
Bus passengers reminded of smoking ban at Blackwood station
Caerphilly County Borough Council has warned people that anyone caught smoking at Blackwood bus station could be fined.The warning comes after a number of complaints to the council’s Trading Standards team that…