Eighteen-year-old Molly Turececk from Bedwas recently visited Westminster to meet with Caerphilly MP Wayne David.Molly was nominated by Bedwas High School after Mr David wrote to the school inviting a female student…
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Record year for Newbridge electronics manufacturer Axiom
Axiom Manufacturing Services has announced record turnover and operating profits for 2014, with a forward order book that promises more of the same.The Newbridge-based electronics manufacturer posted a turnover of £34.62 million…
Appeal after theft from supermarket Aldi in Risca
Police are appealing for information to identify three women following a theft from the Aldi store in Risca at 3.05pm on Monday March 23.Food and baby items were stolen.The women, pictured, left…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: March 25, 2015
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
£19k raised for Text Santa charity by Caerphilly-based PHS Group
Workplace services company PHS Group has raised more than £19,000 for ITV’s Text Santa appeal.Children’s hospice services across the UK will benefit from funds raised by the 2014 appeal and PHS’ national…
Two men from Bargoed admit charges of violent disorder after Cardiff Gaza protest
Two men from Bargoed have admitted charges of violent disorder after trouble flared up in Cardiff City centre when a protest march passed people drinking.On July 26 last year an estimated 1,500…
Police warn drivers in Caerphilly town area to lock their cars after spate of thefts
Gwent Police are reminding drivers to lock their vehicles when they leave them unattended after a spate of thefts in the town.Overnight on Sunday March 22 and into the early hours of…
Coleg Gwent students get a taste of the Big Apple
Foundation degree students from Coleg Gwent’s Crosskeys Campus studying Creative Arts recently took their classroom to the streets of the Big Apple for an inspirational tour of a lifetime.The students visited New…
Caerphilly’s St Martin’s School presented with defibrillator as part of Jack’s Appeal
A defibrillator has been presented to St Martin’s School in Caerphilly town – the 12th to be presented to schools across Caerphilly County Borough by Jack’s Appeal.The appeal was launched after Jack…
WWI local memorial books return to Blackwood Library
Books containing information about those who fell during the First World War have returned to Blackwood Library.The three books were created by the Blackwood District Heritage Association and dedicate a page to…