The former Lansbury Park Community Centre is set to be demolished after Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet approved proposals.The building on the Caerphilly town estate was being used as a storage facility…
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Families allowed to take term-time holidays, says Education Minister
Parents are allowed to take their children on holiday during term-time, Education Minister Huw Lewis has said.Mr Lewis has written to education bosses across Wales clarifying the existing rules.Current regulations in Wales…
Caerphilly Observer nominated for Wales Media Award
Caerphilly Observer has been shortlisted for Independent Community News Service of the Year in the 2016 Wales Media Awards.The awards ceremony takes place on Friday, March 4, at the Mercure Holland House…
Funerals of best friends killed in Tir-y-Berth car crash to be held days apart
The funerals of two best friends killed in a car crash will be held just days apart from one another.
Moorhouse Group to create 89 new jobs in Caerphilly town
A major commercial insurance broker based in Caerphilly is to create 89 new jobs after support from the Welsh Government.
Huw Lewis, AM for Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney, and Education Minister to stand down at election
Education Minister and Assembly Member for Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney, Huw Lewis, is to step down at May’s election.
Arriva Trains Wales drivers to go on strike again
Rail passengers in Wales are facing another day of misery after the union Aslef announced a drivers’ strike for Arriva Trains Wales.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: January 15, 2016
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
iPhone repairman from Risca prosecuted by Trading Standards
A mobile phone repairman has been ordered to pay almost £2,150 by magistrates following a prosecution by Caerphilly Trading Standards.Ryan Thomas Newell, aged 29, of Cromwell Street, Risca, was taken to court…
Wales and West look to fix traffic problems caused by gas works between Penyrheol and Abertridwr
Wales and West Utilities has said it will look at ways to reduce traffic jams between Abertridwr and Penyrheol as it continues work to replace old gas pipes.The £200,000 scheme to replace…