The yellow Ford KA was severely damaged after catching fire on Thursday, July 25.
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Donation in memory of Caerphilly veteran acknowledged by Help for Heroes Wales
Leonard Charles Davies, from Penyrheol, served with the Welsh Regiment and was a member of the Caerphilly Branch of the Royal Welsh Veterans Association.
Plaid Cymru calls for council to be put into special measures
Cllr Colin Mann, leader of the council’s Plaid group, has urged the Welsh Government to ‘restore public confidence’ by taking control of the authority.
Strike action plans to keep fire service going approved by authority
Operation Ategol (Welsh for auxiliary) is South Wales Fire Authority’s plan to make sure services keep running in the event of industrial action by firefighters.
Group of ten Labour councillors to rebel against cuts brought about by leisure centre court case expense
A group of Labour councillors will oppose any cuts linked with covering legal costs incurred during the court challenge against closing Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre.
New Gwent Police Chief Constable to be confirmed
They will replace the outgoing Julian Williams, who has retired from the role after two years.
Ten years of Caerphilly Observer
Originally launched as a website on July 28, 2009, the independently-owned title successfully launched a fortnightly print edition in 2013.
Dog found in Ystrad Mynach with matted fur and “ulcerated and bulging” eyes
The shih tzu was found with matted fur and “ulcerated and bulging” eyes.
Days off on the sick cost Caerphilly Council almost £1 million a month
On average, nearly 12 and a half working days were lost per council employee to sickness during the 2017/18 financial year.
Gerwyn Price qualifies for Champions League of Darts
Price, who is ranked seventh in the PDC Order of Merit, secured his place in the Champions League despite a shock 13-12 defeat to Stephen Bunting.