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…
Author: Richard Gurner
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…
Green Flags for Caerphilly County Borough’s popular parks
Morgan Jones Park in Caerphilly, Waunfawr Park in Crosskeys and The Wern Park in Nelson have been officially recognised as some of the best parks in the UK.The three popular sites have…
Oakdale garden given Green Pennant Award
The Oakdale and Penmaen Community Partnership is celebrating after The Roger Lewis Woodland Garden, which the partnership owns and maintains, was awarded a prestigious Green Pennant Award.Green Pennant Awards, which are part…