A man has been charged with two counts of making threats to kills, attempted arson, criminal damage and possession of cannabis, after police were called to an address in Risca.Gwent Police were…
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Labour councillor faces disciplinary for speaking out on planned Bargoed cinema
A Labour councillor who spoke out over controversial plans to build a £6.9 million cinema in Bargoed is to face a group disciplinary for his comments.
Trethomas man given ASBO to ban him from singing sexually explicit songs
A Trethomas man has been given an ASBO that bans him from singing sexually explicit songs in public.
Caerphilly to share £2bn of EU cash for under-developed areas
Caerphilly will get a share of £2.1bn of European funding targeted at the poorest areas in the 28-member union.
Caerphilly’s Scream Queen Sabrina Dickens is acting up this Halloween
She could be ghost hunting, zombie killing, or stalking the streets as one of the walking dead herself – but a scream queen is on the prowl and horror follows her around.
Fire service warn caution as Bonfire Night events take place across Caerphilly County Borough
The fire service has warned residents to be careful and vigilant over Halloween and Bonfire Night.
Islwyn MP urges UK Government to act on copycat websites
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has urged the UK Government to tackle copycat websites that charge victims up to £1,000 over the odds for services such as registering the deaths of their loved ones.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: October 30
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Caerphilly Plaid Cymru leader takes 5% pay cut
The leader of the opposition on Caerphilly County Borough Council will take a 5% cut in his senior allowance “as a response to the council’s difficult financial situation”.Plaid Cymru’s Cllr Colin Mann…
Study of 2,500 Caerphilly men finds healthy lifestyle cuts risk of dementia by 60%
A 35-year study into men’s health in Caerphilly has found healthy living reduces the risk of dementia, heart attacks, cancer and strokes.