A new project aimed at boosting parents’ confidence to teach their children about money is to be launched in Caerphilly County Borough.The Money Advice Service will be launching ‘Talk, Learn, Do: Parents,…
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House fire in Energlyn was accidental, investigators find
A house fire in Energlyn, near Caerphilly town, was accidental, fire investigators have determined.Two fire crews from Caerphilly were called to the house in Clos Maes Mawr at 12.36am on Monday September…
Bedwas man completes trek around Wales for Velindre
A Bedwas long-distance walker has completed a 1,100 mile journey around Wales to raise money for Velindre Cancer Centre, which provided support for his grandfather.Gareth Axenderrie completed the walk after climbing Pen-y-Fan…
Insurance firm Constructaquote.com celebrates 25th anniversary
Caerphilly-based insurance brokers Constructaquote.com has celebrated its 25th anniversary in business with a party at Caerphilly Castle.Founder Lyndon Wood was just 19-years-old when he decided to set-up his own business from a…
Caerphilly Observer and Welsh ICE open drop-off centre for donations to stranded refugees
Caerphilly Observer has teamed up with the Welsh Innovation centre for Enterprise (ICE) to collect items needed by refugees who have fled to Europe.
Caerphilly man who saved mum’s life with organ donation to run Cardiff 10k for Kidney Wales
A Caerphilly man who donated a kidney to his mother, saving her life, is to run Cardiff 10k on Sunday, September 6, to raise money for the race organisers Kidney Wales.
Newbridge mums take action to help refugees stranded across Europe
A group of mums from Newbridge have come together to help refugees fleeing to Europe from the Middle East.
Dispersal order in place across Caerphilly town
A 48-hour dispersal order will be in place in Caerphilly town this weekend in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour and criminal damage.
Cefn Fforest shop owner fined after selling alcohol and cigarettes to children
A Cefn Fforest shop owner has been prosecuted for selling alcohol and cigarettes to children as young as 15.
Labour win Bedwas Trethomas and Machen by-election
Labour’s Lisa Jones has won the Bedwas Trethomas and Machen by-election to take a seat on Caerphilly County Borough Council.