Residents using vans and trailers to take their waste to civic amenity sites must now get a permit before their trip.People using vans and trailers under 1.8 metres to deposit household waste…
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Caerphilly-based health start-up Nudjed valued at £1m
A Caerphilly-based start-up has been valued at £1 million as it tries to attract investors to its high-tech approach of staying fit and eating well.Nudjed, based at the Welsh Innovation Centre for…
4,000 people join Caerphilly Urdd Eisteddfod parade
Around 4,000 people descended on Caerphilly town to take part in a parade to officially welcome the Urdd National Eisteddfod to the district in 2015.The Eisteddfod will be held on the ground…
Police appeal after car set on fire in Bargoed
A blue Ford Fiesta was set on fire outside a garage in Park Road, Bargoed, at around 11.20pm on Saturday September 27.
Plaid Cymru and Labour unite against Welsh Government plans to merge Caerphilly Council
Caerphilly County Borough Council has rejected Welsh Government plans to merge with Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent as part of local government re-organisation proposals.
Caerphilly’s Castle Coatings give Scarlets a blast at the big time
A Caerphilly-based company has helped refurbish the Scarlets’ gym in a bid to help them prosper on the European rugby stage.
Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert backs Welsh Government’s draft budget
The Welsh Government will funnel an extra £225m into the NHS while cutting funding for education and local government, its draft budget reveals.
New Islwyn West school over budget and behind schedule, says report
The cost of a new school in Oakdale could be more than £4m over budget, according to a report by the development’s consultants.The report by AECOM, that was due to be discussed…
Gwent groups share £150K seized from criminals
More than £157,000 seized from criminals has been shared among 40 community projects under the Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner’s Partnership Fund.PCC Ian Johnston’s Partnership Fund grant scheme is funded by the…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: October 2
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Police Station Plans have been submitted to demolish the old Caerphilly Police Station in Mountain Road. The applicants…