Cardiff Road in Caerphilly town centre was shut down for 20 minutes earlier today after a bomb scare.Police cordoned off the road after reports that a vehicle was making a suspicious noise…
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Labour victory in Caerphilly & Islwyn
Labour has held both Caerphilly and Islwyn in this year’s general election.Wayne David has been returned as Caerphilly’s MP for the third time with a reduced majority of 10,755.In a shock result…
General election in Caerphilly and Islwyn: Vote today
Labour has held both Caerphilly and Islwyn in this year’s general election.
Wayne David has been returned as Caerphilly’s MP for the third time with a reduced majority of 10,755.
In a shock result Brighton and Hove City Councillor Maria Caulfield has come second for the Conservatives beating Caerphilly’s Plaid Cymru council leader Lindsay Whittle.
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: May 5
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.General ElectionPounding the streets is tough enough when you’re fit and healthy but is, frankly,…
Man jailed for killing Llanbradach pensioner
A man suffering from schizophrenia has been detained indefinitely at a high security hospital after he admitted stabbing a pensioner with a bread knife.Cardiff Crown Court was told that Martin Davies, 23,…
Aberbargoed teen wins £250 through safer driving
A newly qualified motorist has won a £250 cash prize after signing up to course to make her a safer driver.
Rebeca James, 18, from Aberbargoed, was entered into a prize draw when she signed up for the Pass Plus scheme after her test.
Pass Plus is an extra set of lessons new drivers can take to help make them safer drivers.
Caerphilly RFC relegated after Blackwood hammering
UWIC are all-but-confirmed as champions of Division One East – despite not taking to the field last weekend.With the students out-of-action, second-placed Llanharan had the chance to close the gap at the…
Outgoing Caerphilly Mayor raises £14,000
Penmaen councillor John Evans, 67, has raised more than £14,000 for charity during his stint as the Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough.The outgoing Mayor raised the cash throughout the past year for…
Plastic bottle recycling plant opened in Blackwood
Wales’ largest plastic bottle recycling plant has been officially opened in Blackwood by Welsh Environment Minister Jane Davidson.The plant, which is the first to be developed by start-up company Plastics Sorting Limited…
Caerphilly Council appoints new Mayor
The new Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough has been announced as Councillor James Fussell.Cllr Fussell, 48, accepted the position of civic head at a council meeting on Thursday.He said: “It is a…