It’s that time of year again when we all completely forget about the clocks going forward and end up being late by an hour if we’re working in Sunday.British Summer Time (BST)…
Author: Richard Gurner
Caerphilly AM to “Walk for Life”
Caerphilly’s Labour AM Jeff Cuthbert will take part in this Sunday’s ‘Walk for Life’ event to raise cash for the Kidney Foundation Wales.The walk will begin at 11am at Ystrad Mynach College…
Caerphilly Council to switch off lights for Earth Hour
Caerphilly County Borough Council is to switch off its lights tomorrow in support of Earth Hour.Organised by the World Wildlife Fund, its aim is to encourage local government, business, people and landmarks…
Motorists in Bargoed warned of thefts
Motorists in St Cattwg, Bargoed, should be extra vigilant after a spate of thefts from cars.Gwent Police has said that vehicles with items left on display have been targeted – in particular…
Caerphilly shooting pair on target in Delhi
Two Caerphilly shooting stars are aiming high in this year’s Commonwealth Games – with their latest tournament in Delhi keeping them bang on target.Mal Allen and Elena Allen, from Abercarn, recently returned…
Coleg Gwent student’s trampolining success
A Coleg Gwent student who beat competitors from all over Wales to win the Under 19 Trampolining Championships is hoping to repeat his success at the British Colleges Sport (BCS) National Championships.Earlier…
Cwmcarn newborn baby death: Police make new appeal
Police are to return to the Spar shop where a newborn baby boy was found dead.One week since the discovery of the baby at the rear of the shop in Newport Road,…
Blackwood football kit donation by Swalec
A Blackwood football club is stepping out into the pitch with confidence after a £500 kit donation from electricity firm Swalec.The company’s contribution was prompted by employee Alan Lucas, who coaches the…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: March 24
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Housing BenefitsThis week I wanted to highlight the impact Government cuts are likely to have…
Death of Bargoed man at hospital “avoidable”
A health board has offered an “unequivocal apology” to the family of a Bargoed man who bled to death at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant.An inquest into the death of 47-year-old…