Four Caerphilly County Borough residents will receive the British Empire Medal after being named in The Queen’s New Year’s Honours list.
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Roadworks in Crumlin to begin on January 5
Work to reduce congestion on the signalled junction on the A467/A472 in Crumlin will begin on Monday January 5.The work, which is being funded by the Welsh Government, are scheduled to last…
Blackwood thief on the run caught by police
A Blackwood thief on the run for breaching his prison licence conditions has been caught by police.Shaun Davies, 25, was released on November 28 after being sentenced to a year in prison…
Police warn motorists after spate of number plate thefts across Caerphilly County Borough
Police are warning motorists to be vigilant after a spate of number plate thefts.The warning comes after eight reported thefts of number plates within the last week, with peak areas including Bargoed,…
“Happy New Year to the people of Wales” says First Minister
In his New Year message for 2015, First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones reflects on a year when Wales made its mark on the international stage.Carwyn Jones said: “We can look back…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: December 31
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Driver, 77, in hospital after hitting several parked cars in Crosskeys
A 77-year-old man was taken to hospital yesterday, Tuesday December 30, after the car he was driving hit five cars.The man was taken to the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport after his…
Kyle Vaughan: Gwent Police remain “fully committed” to solving Newbridge murder case
Gwent Police have said they are fully committed to finding missing Newbridge man Kyle Vaughan, two years after his disappearance.Mr Vaughan, 24, was last seen on December 30, 2012, when his damaged…
Police make fresh appeal to trace Blackwood thief on the run
Gwent Police have issued a fresh appeal to find a Blackwood man who breached his prison release licence conditions.Shaun Davies, 25, was released on November 28 after being sentenced to a year…
Deliberate barn fire at Groeswen leaves 60 animals dead
A deliberate barn fire at a farm has left dozens of animals dead.Two cats, two dogs, a pig, 55 chickens, three geese and a cockerel all died in the fire at Groeswen…