Caerphilly MP Wayne David will demand that the UK Government reimburse Caerphilly County Borough Council more than £1 million it paid out to three suspended council bosses.Mr David will make the demand…
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Woman taken to hospital after car crash in Lansbury Park, Caerphilly
A woman was taken to hospital suffering head and neck injuries after the car she was driving was in a collision.
Woman, 63, from Abercarn, reported missing
Police are appealing for information to find a missing 63-year-old woman from Abercarn.
Police issue warning to ‘boy racers’ ahead of planned meeting at Gallagher Retail Park, Crossways, Caerphilly
Police have issued a warning to “boy racer” car enthusiasts ahead of a planned meeting at Gallagher Retail Park, Crossways, Caerphilly.Posting on its Facebook page, Gwent Police said: “Officers in Caerphilly are…
Senghenydd drug dealer grew cannabis to “pay his rent”
A drug dealer who claimed he grew cannabis in his house to meet the rent has been jailed by Cardiff Crown Court.Sean Collins, 46, of Commercial Street, Senghenydd, was jailed for 16…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: January 29, 2016
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Police name 58-year-old victim of fatal A467 Newbridge crash
The 58-year-old victim of a fatal car crash which happened in Newbridge has been named by police.Paul Derek Daley, from Cefn Fforest, was killed when the Citroen C3 he was a passenger…
Cases of flu increasing
Health officials are urging people to do all they can to protect themselves and stop the spread of flu as recent figures show cases of the illness are rising in Wales.Visits to…
Caerphilly Council tackles rogue traders and fly-tippers
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been named as one of the top performing local authorities in Wales when it comes to stopping fly-tipping.Recent figures released by the Welsh Government show the number…
Business confidence on the slide in Wales
Confidence among small businesses in Wales has fallen back into negative territory for the first time in almost two years, according to figures from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).The latest FSB…