A beauty student from Abercarn has won a gold medal in the final of a national skills challenge.
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Retirement flats development set for former police station site in Caerphilly town
Plans to redevelop the site of Caerphilly town’s former police station into a complex of retirement flats have been unveiled.
Islwyn MP urges UK Government to act over Hafodyrynys pollution levels
Islwyn Member of Parliament Chris Evanshas challenged the UK Government to do more to tackle road pollution, after asking the Prime Minister whether she will commit to ensure hauliers use less polluting vehicles.
Double cat poisoning in Senghenydd prompts RSPCA appeal
RSPCA Cymru has issued an appeal after two cats were believed to have been poisoned in Senghenydd.
National retailers show interest in Pengam site after Howdens Joinery opens
A retail development in Pengam is nearing full occupancy after a national chain opened a unit there.
Islwyn AM Rhianon Passmore’s blog: April 27, 2017
In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Islwyn AM Rhianon Passmore pays tribute to the late Caerphilly Council leader, Keith Reynolds, and hails the opening of the new £25m Islwyn High School.
School governors’ clerk recognised for work
A school governors’ clerk from Machen has been recognised for her work by the body that represents school governors across Wales.
Anniversary of free prescriptions praised by Assembly Members
The provision of free prescriptions in Wales has been praised by Caerphilly AM Hefin David and Merthyr Tydfil AM Dawn Bowden.
Bargoed nurse based at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr struck off over bogus insurance claim
An NHS nurse who was convicted as part of a £750,000 “crash for cash” insurance scam has been struck off for a year.
Caerphilly borough’s heroes complete a (London) marathon effort
Caerphilly County Borough was well represented at the London Marathon on Sunday April 23, as months of hard work, training and preparation paid off for local heroes in the sun-soaked capital.