Train drivers in Wales are to stage a 24-hour strike in an ongoing row over pay.Members of the train drivers’ union ASLEF will take strike action on Monday February 28. The planned…
Author: Richard Gurner
£25,000 council backing for Ynysddu community hall scheme
Ambitious plans to replace the wooden Community Hall at Sardis Community Chapel in Ynysddu have received a £25,000 boost from Caerphilly County Borough Council.The authority’s cabinet met on Tuesday and gave the…
Safer Caerphilly Volunteer Network meeting
A network of dedicated volunteers will meet next week to discuss how they can help make Caerphilly County Borough a safer place.The Safer Caerphilly Volunteer Network, which comprises more than 200 volunteers,…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Why a “Yes” vote will benefit businesses in Caerphilly
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Andrew Diplock, chair of Caerphilly Business Forum, explains why a Yes vote in the upcoming Assembly powers referendum will be good for businesses.There are a…
‘Welsh-speaking’ dog star of new Welsh Language Board advert
His name is Mot the Dog – and he’s the new star of an internet advert from the Welsh Language Board.Mot, a cross breed from Ystrad Mynach, was selected by the Welsh…
Redevelopment plans revealed for old Caerphilly town Post Office
Plans for a new development to replace the old Post Office in Caerphilly town centre have been revealed.The new building, designed to compliment the near-by tourism information centre, will house a library,…
Two Caerphilly men in court over murder of Newport father Tony Singh
Two Caerphilly men are to stand trial charged with the murder of Newport father Tony Singh.The body 24-year-old Mr Singh was found at his flat in Bryngwyn Road, on November 15 last…
New grant available through Caerphilly Family Information Service
A new grant is available through Caerphilly Council’s Family Information Service to help community groups and clubs buy new equipment.To request an application form contact the Family Information Service on 01443 863232….
Caerphilly Council’s u-turn on park and ride charge
Caerphilly County Borough Council has decided to drop plans to charge for car parking at park and ride sites – for now.The Plaid Cymru-led executive cabinet has deferred the scheme to levy…
Coleg Gwent rugby team tackle Welsh Colleges League
With the rugby season well underway, students at Coleg Gwent’s Crosskeys Campus have hit their stride, decimating the opposition in a run of impressive wins in the Welsh Rugby Union Colleges League.Their…