Islwyn MP Chris Evans hosted a business breakfast at the Maes Manor, Blackwood, on Friday May 16 with Chris Leslie MP, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury.Mr Evans, who is Parliamentary Private…
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Police called to Caerphilly town doctor’s surgery after knife incident
A 47-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion being in possession of a knife after an incident at a doctor’s surgery.Police said they were called to Ton-Y-Felin Medical Centre, on Bedwas Road, at…
Paper firm unveils new £2m machine at Caerphilly plant
A global company which manufactures metal-coated paper has unveiled a new £2 million press at its plant in Caerphilly town.US firm Glatfelter said the new machine improves its process and will allow…
Beach challenge sports day to raise charity cash
Members of the Beach Body Challenge at Creazione Gym, Caerphilly are hosting a sports day to raise money for Macmillan Cancer support on Sunday June 1.Teams will compete in events ranging from…
Arts project to launch in Rhymney
Community arts organisation Head4Arts is launching a new project in Rhymney.In conjunction with Communities First, Head4Arts will be holding its Art that Works project at the Hafod Deg Day Centre, in Rhymney.Starting…
Gwent second worst for teen car crashes
Gwent has the second highest number of young road traffic casualties in England and Wales according to new statistics.Figures released by the RAC Foundation show that between 2008 and 2012 17% of…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: May 29
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
‘SILENCED’ – Councillors told not to comment on Nant Llesg opencast mine plan
Campaigners against a proposed opencast mine have claimed councillors are being silenced on the issue. Councillors on the Planning Committee have been told by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Legal Department not to…
Cost of planned Bargoed cinema likely to exceed £6.9m
The cost of a planned multiplex, owned by Caerphilly County Borough Council, is set to exceed its budget of £6.9 million.Councillors were presented with the news in a report to the authority’s…
Police recover man’s body found in River Ebbw in Crumlin
The body of a 90-year-old man was recovered from the River Ebbw in Crumlin earlier today, Gwent Police have said.The police helicopter was sent out around lunchtime, according to a spokeswoman, after…