As part of our special preview to Finals Day 2017, Caerphilly Observer spoke to Caerphilly RFC ahead of a big day out in the capital…
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Local council election fever begins as candidates revealed
The candidates standing in this year’s Caerphilly County Borough Council election have been revealed after nominations closed on April 5.
200 cannabis plants seized in week-long series of drugs raids in Caerphilly town, Senghenydd and Trethomas
More than 200 cannabis plants were seized by police during a series of drug raids in Caerphilly town, Senghenydd and Trethomas.Acting on several public tip-offs, officers from Gwent Police carried out the…
Tributes paid after Caerphilly Council leader Keith Reynolds dies
Tributes have been paid to Caerphilly County Borough Council leader Keith Reynolds, who has died.
Trethomas car dealer fined £12,000 for selling unsafe Renault Clio
A Trethomas car firm has been fined £12,000 by magistrates after it was prosecuted by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Trading Standards.Officials visited Evolution Cars Ltd, at Newport Road, Trethomas, in September last…
Risca man ordered to pay £1,480 after admitting fly-tipping charges
A fly-tipper has been ordered to pay £1,480 by magistrates after he admitted dumping waste on Mynydd Machen.Scott Morris, of Holly Road, Risca, was spotted by a mountain biker dumping waste from…
Fundraiser to take on Great Wall of China for charity
A keen fundraiser is set to put on his walking boots to combine his two passions – charity and travel.
Man, 44, suffers facial injuries after attack in Risca
A 44-year-old man suffered facial injuries after he was attacked on Holly Road in Risca.
Arriva Trains Wales seeks volunteers to “adopt” Newbridge Railway Station
Railway passengers in Newbridge are being urged to “adopt” the town’s station.
South Wales East UKIP AM Mark Reckless defects to the Conservatives
South Wales East AM Mark Reckless has defected from UKIP to the Conservatives, it has been confirmed.