The Conservative Assembly candidate for Caerphilly has called on the Welsh Assembly to do more to help create private sector jobs.Owen Meredith made the comments after a week of discussion with Caerphilly-based…
Author: Richard Gurner
Mother-of-two in Trethomas car crash thanks passers-by for their help
A mother-of-two who was hospitalised with her children after a car smash has contacted thanked locals who helped in the aftermath of the accident.Julie Taylor, 31, from Newport, was travelling with her…
Caerphilly Council saves 7.2m pages of paper in three years
Caerphilly County Borough Council has saved more than 7.2million pages of paper over three years after councillors ordered staff print on both sides.The green revolution was sparked after the council brought in…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: February 14
In his first blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly’s Labour MP Wayne David shows there is still no love lost locally between his party and Plaid Cymru – despite it being Valentine’s Day.
Plaid Cymru to campaign for Wales to join European tourism scheme
Plaid MEP Jill Evans has launched a campaign for Wales to join a Europe-wide scheme to boost tourism.Ms Evans is to meet Welsh Heritage Minister Alun Ffred to lobby that Wales be…
Newport man, 26, charged with murder of Nikitta Grender remanded in custody
The 26-year-old man charged with the murder of pregnant 19-year-old Nikitta Grender has been remanded in custody by Caerphilly Magistrates’ Court.Carl Whant, from Newport, did not enter a plea and spoke only…
Have your say on childcare in Caerphilly County Borough
Parents across Caerphilly County Borough are being encouraged to have their say on local childcare and help shape services in the future. A consultation period begins today and and will end on…
Risca RFC U16s receive £500 supermarket donation
Risca RFC under 16s has been given a £500 donation from supermarket Tesco.Coaches and players from the club were invited to the Tesco Extra, on Pontymister Industrial Estate, to receive the donation…
Caerphilly man jailed for two years after keeping £67,000 charity collection
A Caerphilly man has been jailed for more than two years after collecting £67,000 in donations for a bogus charity.Paul Youde, aged 63, who at the time of his arrest lived at…
Newport man, 26, to appear before Caerphilly Magistrates charged with murder of Nikitta Grender
UPDATE: Newport man, 26, charged with murder of Nikitta Grender remanded in custodyA 26-year-old man is to appear before Caerphilly Magistrates’ Court today charged with the murder of 19-year-old expectant mother Nikitta…