A Caerphilly man has been jailed for 12 months after he was stopped by police and found carrying a Taser while drunk.Lloyd Evans, 44, of Trem Groeswen, Caerphilly, was found guilty of…
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Caerphilly Observer named Independent Community News Service of the Year at the 2017 Wales Media Awards
Caerphilly Observer has been named Independent Community News Service of the Year for a third consecutive time at the 2017 Wales Media Awards.
Blackwood duo Into The Ark come runners-up in final of ITV’s The Voice
It was not to be for Blackwood singing duo Into The Ark after they finished runners-up in this year’s The Voice.
Biotech firm to create 73 jobs in Rhymney with new European HQ
A biotech firm is to create more than 70 new jobs in Rhymney by opening a new European headquarters.
Wales’ smoking ban hailed a success a decade on from its introduction
Wales’ public smoking ban celebrated its tenth anniversary on April 2, with doctors and politicians hailing its impact.
NatWest bank confirms it will close Ystrad Mynach branch
Royal Bank of Scotland has confirmed it will be closing its NatWest branch in Ystrad Mynach.
Into The Ark will perform to win ITV’s The Voice on Sunday
Into the Ark, the musical duo from Blackwood, have reached the final four of TV talent show The Voice, after making it through the final knockout round on Saturday March 25.
Arriva Trains Wales announces additional carriages for Rhymney Valley services into Cardiff
The rail operator, Arriva Trains Wales, has announced that extra carriages will be put on for services into Cardiff, starting in May.
Demolition of Lansbury Park footbridge begins
The demolition of a public footbridge in Caerphilly is in full swing, after a report concluded it was in disrepair.
Here we go again: Grass fire season gets underway as chiefs warn of dangers
Fire chiefs have once again warned of the dangers of deliberate grass fires as the season for them begins.