The RSPCA is appealing for information after a dog was allegedly beaten by two men in Caerphilly.A member of the public, who notified the RSPCA, said a woman riding a horse said…
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Caerphilly woman’s pride as baskets get NATO showcase
A Caerphilly woman has spoken of her pride after the baskets she makes were given to world leaders at the recent NATO summit in Newport.
Family’s plea to release Blackwood man imprisoned in Indonesia
The family of a Blackwood man who is being held in an Indonesian prison have made an emotional plea for help to bring him home to Wales.
Wayne David MP attacks Government over plan to close Caerphilly Magistrates’ Court
MP Wayne David has described plans to close Caerphilly Magistrates’ Court as being “back-of-the-envelope stuff”.
Caerphilly Council to oppose plans to merge with Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent
Caerphilly County Borough Council looks set to reject proposals to merge with Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen county borough councils.
Welsh construction firms’ confidence growing
Almost two-thirds of construction firms in Wales are more optimistic about their future prospects than they were 12 months ago, according to a new report.The survey of over 600 companies by law…
15% of tobacco sold in Wales ‘is illegal’
Almost half of smokers in Wales have been offered illegal tobacco to buy, a leading charity has claimed.According to new research published by anti-smoking charity ASH, Wales has one of the largest…
Win tickets to see Norman Lovett at Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall
Stand-up comedian and Red Dwarf star Norman Lovett will be appearing at Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall on Friday September 19 as part of his Old and New mini-tour.The Caerphilly Observer is offering readers…
Business rate relief on offer to Caerphilly County Borough firms
Businesses in Caerphilly County Borough are being urged to take advantage of a rate relief scheme.Eligible firms can claim up to £1,000 in business rate relief from Caerphilly County Borough Council. Introduced…
Grant money awarded for Caerphilly landlords
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been awarded £5,000 to deliver equalities and discrimination guidance to landlords.The council’s Equalities and Welsh Language team successfully bid for the funding from the TDS Charitable Foundation….