A councillor has called for the use of creative arts to boost business and tourism in Caerphilly town.
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Four year drugs ban for Newbridge rugby player
A Newbridge RFC rugby player has become the 13th from Wales to be hit with a drugs ban by regulatory body UK Anti-Doping.
£500 fine for fly-tipper who dumped waste on Senghenydd Mountain
A man from Machen has been fined after he pleaded guilty to fly-tipping household waste on Senghenydd Mountain.
Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert’s blog: April 5, 2016
In a his final Caerphilly Observer blog as Assembly Member for Caerphilly, Jeff Cuthbert looks back on his 13 years as AM, and towards the changing landscape in Wales.
Caerphilly film-maker awarded for personal mental-health documentary
An aspiring young film-maker who made a documentary about her own mental ill-health has scooped a top award.
Llanbradach charity calendars go international
A community charity appeal has sold almost 400 calendars, organisers have said.
Oakdale sweet firm’s turnover steady, but sales record expected
Oakdale-based sweet maker Bon Bon Buddies has reported steady turnover of £39.1 million for 2015, latest company accounts show.
Dementia friendly award for Blackwood Miners’ Institute
Blackwood Miners’ Institute has become the first accredited “Dementia Friendly” theatre in Wales.
Coleg Gwent appoints new principal from within
Coleg Gwent has appointed its interim principal to the permanent position.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: April 4, 2016
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Green Fields I’ve been recording my thoughts recently on the threat to Caerphilly from the Labour council’s Local…