Assembly members look set to get a £10,000 pay rise despite widespread criticism of the proposal, first announced in November.The chair of the independent Remuneration Board said they were sticking by the…
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Tree-felling work begins at Cwmcarn Forest Drive
Natural Resources Wales has begun preparation work before a major tree-felling operation at Cwmcarn Forest Drive.The initial work will remove a number of trees to create access routes for harvesting equipment into…
Appeal for information after theft from Caerphilly B&M Bargains
Police would like to speak to this woman in connection with the theft of a canvas print, two bottles of vodka, a saucepan and a clock from B&M Bargains on Bedwas Road,…
Thieves target cars on Castle View estate in Caerphilly
Thieves are targeting cars on the Castle View housing estate in Caerphilly, it has been claimed.Caerphilly Observer has been contacted by a concerned resident claiming that around five cars were targeted in…
Former Caerphilly Library to get new lease of life as coffee shop
Caerphilly town’s old library, in Morgan Jones Park, is set to be turned into a community coffee shop.The building closed when the town’s new £5.2 million library opened its doors to the…
“Important milestone” reached in coke oven workers’ legal battle for compensation
Lawyers representing more than 350 former British Coal coke oven workers who developed lung and skin cancer and respiratory diseases, as well as families who lost loved ones, have taken the next…
Double win for Caerphilly Observer at Wales Media Awards 2015
Caerphilly Observer was named a double winner at the Wales Media Awards 2015, held on Thursday March 19.
Graig-Y-Rhacca post office worker bravely saw off two robbers who threatened her with a gun
A 71-year-old post office worker bravely saw off two would-be robbers who threatened her with a gun.James Price, 16, and David Andrews, 21, tried to rob Graig-Y-Rhacca post office on February 8…
Caerphilly County Borough Council to publish pay policy
Caerphilly councillors have approved a 2% pay rise over two years for senior managers earning less than £100,000, in line with a national agreement.
Bargoed cook scoops prize for Welsh School Chef of the Year
Forget Masterchef and Michelin stars, because a Bargoed chef has cooked up the ultimate taste bud tingler that will leave parents wishing they were back in school.