An inquest into the death of a man who shot himself outside Ystrad Mynach Police Station has opened.Retired manufacturer Ronald Warren, 75, drove into the station’s car park at around 5.20pm on…
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Police again issue 48-hour dispersal orders for Caerphilly town and Penyrheol
Gwent Police have again issued two dispersal orders for Caerphilly town centre and Penyrheol in a continuing fight against antisocial behaviour.The two 48-hour orders, made under Section 35 of the Anti-Social Behaviour,…
Metal thieves target the exhausts of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans
Gwent Police are warning the owners of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans to be on their guard after a sharp rise in the number catalytic converters stolen from them in recent weeks.Just this month,…
Ystrad Mynach man has beer brewed in his honour
An Ystrad Mynach pensioner has had a beer created in his honour by Brains brewery.Lou Krizan, 90, from Ystrad Mynach, was one of four lucky winners crowned as a Brains Real Welsh…
Royal Welsh to wear Caerphilly County Borough arms on uniform
The arms of Caerphilly County Borough will be a feature of the Royal Welsh Regiment’s dress for the next 25 years, it has been announced.Councillor Leon Gardiner, the Mayor of Caerphilly County…
£1m salary cost of suspended Caerphilly Council bosses worth around 35 public sector jobs, union claims
The £1 million cost of paying the salaries of three suspended council bosses is worth around 35 public sector jobs, the union Unison has claimed.Earlier this week Caerphilly County Borough Council’s chief…
Trecenydd engineering firm celebrates tenth anniversary
An industry-leading company which invented a valve used every day around the world is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Hobbs Valve, based on Trecenydd Business Park, invented and manufactures its ‘Triple Offset Butterfly…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: October 22, 2015
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Appeal after foreign currency exchange fraud at Caerphilly town travel agent
Police have issued these CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to after money was stolen from a Thomson travel agents in Caerphilly town.The pair wanted to change money…
Nantgarw-based GE Aviation Wales celebrates 75th anniversary
First Minister Carwyn Jones has helped mark the 75th anniversary of aircraft engine maintenance company GE Aviation Wales, based in Nantgarw.Guests, including President and Chief Executive Officer of GE Aviation Services, Kevin…