Blackwood residents are invited to share in a slice of Principality’s 150th birthday cake at an exclusive party hosted at Principality Building Society in High Street on Wednesday August 18.Principality Building Society…
Author: Richard Gurner
Arson attack outside Caerphilly home
Police are appealing for information after an arson attack outside an address in Churchill Park, Caerphilly.The fire was reported at approximately 2.45am on Monday, August 16. No one was injured.The fire is…
JD Wetherspoon could open in Caerphilly town centre
National pub chain JD Wetherspoon is looking at buying the former Co-Co building in Caerphilly town centre.The eyesore building, at the top end of town, is felt by many residents as a…
Renewed discussion of the Welsh-language TV network is a good thing, even if it is the result of a crisis
Police crackdown on illegal parking in Caerphilly County Borough
Gwent Police recently held a crackdown day against illegal parking – with the help of 22 new student police officers.Officers targeted areas right across the county borough, which were identified as suffering…
Police appeal after Caerphilly distraction burglary
An elderly woman had a “significant” sum of cash stolen after two bogus water board officials called at her home.Police are appealing for information about the distraction burglary that happened on Wednesday…
Wales in resounding 5-1 win over Luxembourg
Wales beat Luxembourg 5-1 at Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli, in the friendly international match.Wales began the match with new cap Steve Morison up front alongside 50 cap winner Robert Earnshaw. The team…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: August 11
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Newbridge Memo fundingWhat fantastic news it was for the people of Newbridge that £2.9m from…
Countdown to Bedwellty Show and Kite Nite 2010
International Kite fliers will descend on Blackwood Showfield on Friday August 20 at 6pm to show off their spectacular skills with kite displays, fights and races.The first ever Kite Nite will climax…
Caerphilly Council wins Silver at Wales in Bloom 2010
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been awarded a prestigious Silver award at this year’s Wales in Bloom competition.The award recognised the work undertaken in Caerphilly to make the town centre an attractive…