A police watchdog has ruled that Gwent Police officers “acted properly” after a man died during a drugs raid in Lansbury Park, Caerphilly.On September 21 last year, four officers raided the home…
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Police appeal for missing Abercarn woman, 53
UPDATE: Police reported Ms Beachcroft has been located safe and well on Friday January 21.Police are appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of 53-year-old Linda Beachcroft, who has been missing from her…
Mountain bike dirt jump plans for Coed Parc y Van given go-ahead
Plans for a woodland mountain bike jumpspot offering an adrenaline rush for beginners and experts have been approved.The Van Road Trails Group, made up of local biking enthusiasts, applied to build the…
New state-of-the-art library for Abercarn ready within a year
The construction of a new state-of-the-art library for Abercarn will begin shortly after the demolition of the old library building.Caerphilly County Borough Council is working with building contractors Carn Limited and Seren…
No campaign for more Welsh Assembly powers launched in Newbridge
The campaign against giving the Welsh Assembly more law-making powers was officially launched last night at Newbridge Rugby Club.The group, called True Wales, explained why it thought giving Wales more power was…
Campaign to save Caerphilly Miners’ Hospital as a community centre takes legal step
The group hoping to transform the historic Caerphilly Miners’ Hospital into a community centre once its closed as a working hospital has taken its first step to becoming a registered charity.The Caerphilly…
Pensioner crashed plane into goalposts at Newbridge Leisure Centre
A 65-year-old unqualified air pilot crashed his plane into a set of goal posts as he practised his skills on some playing fields.The unnamed pilot was carrying out some test ground runs…
Caerphilly Business Forum: New Year, new start, new business
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Andrew Diplock, chair of Caerphilly Business Forum, discusses an upcoming event to help new businessesThere has been plenty of talk about the phenomenon of social…
Tories select homegrown Assembly candidate for Caerphilly
The Conservative Party has selected Caerphilly-born Owen Meredith as its candidate for the Welsh Assembly elections in May.Following his selection, Meredith, who is currently employed as a Parliamentary researcher for Stafford MP…
Risca Utd Football Club given £500 by Tesco
Supermarket giant Tesco, which recently opened a new store in Risca, has donated £500 to the local football team.Tesco’s “Community Champion” Rebecca Cole met with the chairman of Risca Utd FC Rob…