Nigel Dix has won the Caerphilly County Borough Council Blackwood by-election with 545 votes.Councillor Dix had previously represented the ward before he was voted out in May 2008. Thursday’s by-election was prompted…
Author: Richard Gurner
Valleys Heart and Soul photography competition closes this Saturday
Residents and visitors to The Valleys have until Saturday July 10 to get inspired by the scenic views along the National Cycle Network and take part in a photography and film competition.The…
WITH VIDEO: GoCompare.com opera singer star of Gwent Police film
The star of the UK’s most annoying advert, the GoCompare.com opera singer, is now singing for Gwent Police.The fictional Gio Compario, played by real life Welsh opera star Wynne Evans, stars in…
Vote today in Caerphilly Council Blackwood by-election
Four candidates will be fighting it out today for a seat on Caerphilly County Borough Council.UPDATE: Nigel Dix winsThe by-election was prompted by the resignation of long-standing Blackwood councillor Kevin Etheridge.Popular and…
Tony Robinson and Time Team dig Llancaiach Fawr
Tony Robinson and his Time Team crew have been digging up the past at Llancaiach Fawr Manor in Nelson.The popular Channel 4 programme seeks to solve historical puzzles through archaeological excavation, scientific…
Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert concern over compost site
Residents living near a compost site have said their lives are being made a misery because of the awful smell coming from it.Jeff Cuthbert, Assembly Member for Caerphilly, has asked for an…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: July 7
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Recycling and compostingI wanted to congratulate the green-fingered residents of Caerphilly County Borough Council for…
Rhymney man sets up business with help from Caerphilly Council
A Rhymney man made redundant from his job of seven years has been given a helping hand to start his own business.Jeff Pearce has set up Satisfaction Plumbing and Heating with the…
Gwent Police volunteer from Oakdale commended
A Gwent Police community volunteer has been highly commended for his work in helping to train officers and give them a better understanding of mental health issues.Wayne Tudball, who has bi-polar disorder,…
Draig Business Services appoints new operations manager
Draig Business Services Group has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Dave Nichols as its Operations Manager.Mr Nichols, who lives in Caerphilly, will be responsible for forming and developing strategic…