Labour has won the Caerphilly Town Council by-election in the Tonyfelin ward, held on Thursday December 18.The party’s candidate Shayne Cook beat county councillor Mike Prew by 125 votes to 117 to…
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Caerphilly AM to call on council to erect crash barrier on Mountain Road
Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert will call on highways officers to erect a crash barrier on Mountain Road after a spate of crashes near houses.
Risca men guilty of murdering Stephen Lambert
Two men have been convicted of murdering Risca man Stephen Lambert, who was found stabbed in the town in August.
Gwent PCC Ian Johnston attacks ‘dangerous and brutal’ Home Office police cuts
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Gwent has hit out at “brutal cuts” that will be “unsustainable” for policing in Gwent.
Over 2,600 hit the ice in Bargoed
More than 2,600 visitors glided into Bargoed to skate on the annual ice rink between December 10 and 14.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: December 18
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Education Minister launches £200,000 Pupil Offer at Heolddu Comprehensive School
The Education Minister announced a new £200,000 programme allowing schools to ‘innovate’ at Heolddu Comprehensive School in Bargoed.
Police appeal after fuel theft from Morrisons Bargoed
Police are investigating a fuel theft from Morrisons in Bargoed after a man drove off from the garage forecourt without paying. It happened at around 3pm on Tuesday December 16.Officers would like…
Caerphilly Christmas Market attracts 16,000 visitors
More than 16,000 people visited Caerphilly last weekend for the annual Christmas market.
Caerphilly Christmas Market ran with the theme Christmas past and Christmas present on December 13 and 14.
Aberbargoed Primary School pupils learn conservation at grasslands reserve
School children have been fighting off invaders at Aberbargoed Grasslands Nature Reserve.