The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has been ordered to pay a £7 million legal bill after a failed prosecution against a Caerphilly-based mining firm.Six people were accused of a multi-million fraud including…
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Wanted Caerphilly criminal who taunted police on Facebook with “catch me if you can” arrested
A wanted criminal who taunted Gwent Police on Facebook, posting “catch me if you can”, has been arrested.Logan Rhys James, 19, had been on the run for a week after he was…
Caerphilly companies sponsor EPIC awards
Four Caerphilly-based companies are helping other local businesses in their quest for success by supporting a new awards scheme.
UKIP announces Caerphilly General Election candidate
UKIP has announced Sam Gould as their parliamentary candidate for Caerphilly at May’s General Election.Mr Gould has lived in Caerphilly for five years with his wife and two children.He is a businessman…
Gwent crime commissioner launches £150,000 partnership fund
Gwent PCC Ian Johnston has made £150,000 seized from criminals available for community projects.
Charity shop and café in Newbridge to be demolished after fire
A charity shop and café will be demolished after they were both damaged by a major fire in Newbridge.South Wales Fire and Rescue Service were called at 12.25pm on Wednesday to reports…
Senghenydd mining memorial given grant boost from Coalfields Regeneration Trust
The National Mining Memorial in Senghenydd has been given £5,000 from the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT).
Flying Start cash to be spent on childcare in Caerphilly County Borough
More than £850,000 from the Welsh Government will be spent on childcare facilities in Caerphilly County Borough.
Caerphilly 10k returns for 2015
The Caerphilly 10k road race is set to return to the town for a third time later this year, with the hope of attracting 2,500 runners.
Caerphilly Observer shortlisted for Wales Media Awards 2015
Caerphilly Observer has been shortlisted for Community Outlet of the Year in the upcoming Wales Media Awards.Our reporter Gareth Hill is in the running for Young Journalist of the Year and we…