Caerphilly County Borough Council has said residents wanting a garden waste collection over the winter months will have to request one.The local authority said the temporary measure, between October 31 this year…
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Caerphilly teen undergoes surgery to remove brain tumour discovered during eye test
A teenager has thanked his local branch of Specsavers after an eye test led to the diagnosis of a potentially life-threatening brain tumour.Anthony Jones, 18, from Caerphilly, was referred for an emergency…
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board urges caution over waste permit application for Nine Mile Point
A leading health official has recommended Natural Resources Wales “exercise caution” when considering whether to grant a planned waste processing plant a permit.Dr Gillian Richardson, Executive Director of public health at Aneurin…
Blackwood councillors resign from Labour group and party
Two outspoken Blackwood councillors have resigned from Caerphilly Council’s Labour group with an attack on council leader Keith Reynolds.
Tuition fee shake-up proposed for Welsh university students
Welsh students could have a living expenses grant given to them by the Welsh Government in proposed shake-up.The “radical overhaul” of the system in Wales has been suggested by an independent review…
Police appeal for information on missing Bargoed man
Police are appealing for information after a 70-year-old Bargoed man was reported missing.
Warning that speeding motorists on M4 near Newport face prosecution
Speeding motorists on the variable limit section of the M4 in Newport will soon face prosecution if caught.The variable speed limit system, which operates between junctions 24 (Coldra) and 28 (Tredegar Park),…
Police appeal for driver of blue Mazda after Machen burglary
Police are appealing for information after a burglary in Machen, and want to speak to the driver of blue Mazda 6 seen in the area.
South Wales East AM Mohammad Asghar’s blog: September 23, 2016
In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Conservative South Wales East AM, Mohammad Asghar, expresses his concern over survival rates for cancer patients in Wales.
Foster carers wanted across Caerphilly borough
Caerphilly County Borough Council is looking for more foster carers who can provide a child with the best possible start in life.