Elvis was “back in the building” at Caerphilly Indian restaurant Castle Gate recently for a fundraising event for St David’s Hospice.
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Appeals for information about New Tredegar fires
Gwent Police are appealing for information after responding to two reports of fires in the New Tredegar area.
Beer brewed in honour of boxing hero Don
A Caerphilly town boxing legend who received a British Empire Medal in The Queen’s Birthday Honours last year has had a special ale brewed in his honour by Brains.
Fochriw man charged over railway cable thefts
A Fochriw man has been charged with conspiracy to steal, after he was arrested last year in connection with the theft of railway cable.Paul Ross Jones, aged 37, of Ael-Y-Bryn, Fochriw, was…
Caerphilly Observer named Independent Community News Service of the Year at the 2016 Wales Media Awards
Caerphilly Observer has been named Independent Community News Service of the Year at the 2016 Wales Media Awards.It is the second successive year that we have won the award, which was previously…
Welsh Government launches new fund to help growth of Welsh businesses
A new £136m EU-backed fund to give businesses in Wales access to finance to help drive their productivity and the growth of the Welsh economy has been launched by First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones.
Illegally parked motorists in Blackwood targeted by Gwent Police
Gwent Police is cracking down on illegal parking in Blackwood after officers issued over 40 Traffic Offence Reports in one day.
Developers chosen for long-mooted Llanbradach health centre, but site yet to be confirmed
Progress on a new health care centre in Llanbradach has seen a shift in momentum after the contractors in charge of development were announced, but health officials say a site has yet to be confirmed.
Machen road safety group to hold public meeting
A new community group focused on road safety in Machen will be holding a public meeting, ahead of a Speed Watch campaign launch.
Gwent Police issue safety warning to “freerunners”
Gwent Police is encouraging parents to speak to their children about the dangers of climbing scaffolding and onto roofs of buildings, following several recent reports in Caerphilly town centre.