The leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has assured residents that all efforts are being made to reopen the A469 between New Tredegar and Pontlottyn.
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Nelson Woman scoops £81,000 prize at Castle Bingo Nantgarw
A Nelson women has won more than £81,000 after calling house for the first time while playing bingo.
New S4C drama 35 Diwrnod brings murder mystery to Maesycwmmer
A housing estate in Maesycwmmer is the setting of a new S4C drama that begins this month.
Caerphilly festival Megaday hits charity target to reach £250,000 milestone
A music festival held each year in Caerphilly town has raised more than £250,000 for charity. Last year’s Megaday, held at Caerphilly RFC’s Virginia Park, managed to raise £20,000 for Velindre Hospital….
Newport man charged over Risca ‘bomb’ scare
A 51-year-old man has been charged with possessing an explosive substance, following a ‘bomb’ scare in Risca. A second man arrested in connection with the incident has been released without charge. On…
Pin-sharp future for Caerphilly CGI studio
In a regular feature each fortnight, Caerphilly Observer is profiling a business based at the Welsh Innovation Centre for Enterprise. Welsh ICE is a hub for new businesses at Caerphilly Business Park and is currently home to around 60 start-ups. This week we look at Bomper Studio.
Senghenydd youth club wins award for film marking Universal Colliery disaster
A youth centre has won an award for an animated film created to mark the centenary anniversary of the Senghenydd mining disaster.
Caerphilly business SERS Energy Solutions named Welsh Company of the Year
A Caerphilly-based energy saving solutions company has taken the top prize at the South Wales Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2014, run in association with the University of South Wales.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: March 6
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Castle View mother continues fight for safety barrier on Caerphilly Mountain Road
A mother-of-four has vowed to continue a campaign to have a safety barrier erected alongside a busy road.