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…
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Newbridge town centre still closed to motorists following fire
Newbridge High Street is today still closed to traffic following a major fire at a charity shop.South Wales Fire and Rescue Service were called at 12.25pm yesterday to reports that a commercial…
Police operation to tackle illegal parking in Ystrad Mynach underway
An operation to tackle illegal parking in Ystrad Mynach town centre is underway – with police officers preparing to hand out fines to motorists from next week.Officers have been advising drivers about…
Smoking in cars carrying children to be banned in Wales from October 1, Health Minister announces
A ban on people smoking in cars carrying children will be introduced in Wales on October 1 this year, the Health and Social Services Minister Mark Drakeford has announced.People caught flouting the…
Blackwood man Mathew Davies freed from Indonesian jail after six months
A 25-year-old Blackwood man has been freed from an Indonesian prison six months after he was incarcerated because his visa ran out.
Major fire in Newbridge town centre extinguished
A major fire at a charity shop on Newbridge High Street has successfully been put out.South Wales Fire and Rescue Service were called at 12.25pm today to reports that a commercial premises,…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: February 11, 2015
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Caerphilly Council’s planning blueprint consultation
Residents in the Caerphilly County Borough have the chance to review a major planning document that acts as a blueprint for future development across the area.
Schoolchildren help plant trees in Newbridge’s Pantside Tip woodland recovery
Thousands of trees have been planted on Pantside Tip in Newbridge in a bid to create native woodlands – and thousands more will follow.
Plaid Cymru would scrap rates
Plaid Cymru has pledged to scrap business rates for all enterprises with a rateable value of under £10,000 with those between £10,000 and £15,000 also seeing their bills reduced.A Freedom of Information…