Pubs across Wales are closing at a rate of two a week, according to figures released by trade body the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA).The BBPA’s ‘I’m backing the pub’ campaign…
Author: Richard Gurner
Cefn Fforest horse Dream Alliance 40-1 for Grand National
Welsh Grand National winner Dream Alliance is 40-1 to take glory at Aintree on Saturday in the Grand National.If the horse is first past the post it will cap an already amazing…
Senghenydd rugby club fire was arson
Fire chiefs believe a recent fire at a rugby club could have been the result of an arson attack.Firefighters from Caerphilly Fire Station were called at 8pm to Senghenydd Rugby Club on…
Improved young readers rewarded for hard work
Nine youngsters from Caerphilly County Borough have been rewarded for their hard work and success in reading.Secondary schools from the county borough were invited to nominate their ‘Most Improved Boy Readers’ in…
Cheese & Crime community event in Pengam
A free community safety event for residents aged over 50 is to be held next week in Pengam.The latest event in the Cheese and Crime series will be held on Tuesday April…
Caerphilly Council to charge for wheelie bins & bulk waste
Caerphilly County Borough Council is to introduce charges for new wheelie bins and bulk waste collections.A service charge of £15 for the collection of between one and three bulky household items, such…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: April 7
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.General ElectionWell, the world’s worst kept secret has been revealed – the General Election takes…
Newbridge School wins Young Enterprise Competition
A team of budding young entrepreneurs from Newbridge School wowed judges with their innovative business idea at this year’s Young Enterprise Competition.The area finals of the popular annual competition took place at…
Islwyn Tories select Blackwood man as election candidate
The Tory candidate for Islwyn has promised not to take the second home allowance if he is elected MP for the area.Daniel Thomas, from Blackwood, has been selected by the Islwyn Conservative…
Gwent Police publishes three year policing plan
Forging closer links with the community, tackling antisocial behaviour and boosting public confidence are some of the goals announced by Gwent Police in its new three-year policing plan.The plan for 2010 to…