In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.CLAIM HELP WITH YOUR HEATING BILLSWith weather bitterly cold, I wanted to draw attention to…
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Caerphilly resident has pet pooch pictured perfectly
Animal lover Grace Ball and her pet pooch received star treatment in front of the camera after winning a special council-run pet care competition.Grace, from Caerphilly, won a photographic studio session with…
Newbridge regeneration plans on display
Plans by Caerphilly County Borough Council for the regeneration of Newbridge town centre have gone on display.Residents will have the chance to view the proposals over the next fortnightMore than £3.7 million…
Car stolen in Nantgarw as woman clears ice from windscreen
A woman who pulled over to scrape ice from her windscreen had her car stolen after she was pushed to the ground.Police are appealing for information after the theft at around 12.30pm…
*Cardiff students protest against higher education fee hikes
*Welsh education minister announces no increase in fees paid by Welsh domiciled students
Manics’ Radio 2 gig at Blackwood Miners’ Institute postponed
The Manic Street Preachers have cancelled their homecoming gig at Blackwood Miners’ Institute this week after singer James Dean Bradfield went down with laryngitis.Thursday’s concert would have been the first time the…
Caerphilly Council adopts Local Development Plan
Caerphilly County Borough Council has become the council in Wales to adopt a new Local Development Plan (LDP) – a blueprint to guide future development.The LDP sets out the council’s policies and…
Caerphilly AM Cuthbert urges Gelligaer compost site suspension
Caerphilly Labour AM Jeff Cuthbert has urged the Environment Agency to use its powers to suspend operations at Bryn Compost, near Gelligaer.Despite a petition by residents over the site’s “smell”, Environment Minister…
White Ribbon Day to be marked with vigil
A candlelit vigil will be held at the council’s offices today to mark White Ribbon Day.The event, which will raise awareness of domestic abuse and remember those who have lost their lives…
Bargoed band 4th Street Traffic aiming for the charts
Bargoed band 4th Street Traffic are hoping to break into the chart with their latest single.Long Way Round is available to download from iTunes and Amazon and the band, who recently played…