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Former Machen post mistress celebrates 101st birthday

Wednesday, October 22, 2014Wednesday, October 22, 2014

The friends, family and support workers of a popular Machen resident gathered together recently to help her celebrate her 101st birthday in style.

Welsh childcare charity NDNA offers training opportunity for over 16s

Wednesday, October 22, 2014Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Have you thought of a career in childcare?

Leading childcare charity, National Day Nurseries Association Cymru is running a training programme for Caerphilly residents who would like to work with children.

Lindsay Whittle AM blasts plans to merge Caerphilly, Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent Councils

Wednesday, October 22, 2014Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has slammed proposals to merge Caerphilly Council with Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen during questions to ministers in the Senedd.

Missing Risca girl, 14, found safe and well

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

A 14-year-old girl from Risca who was reported missing has been found safe and well.

Caerphilly businesses urged to sign up to Choose the High Street at Christmas campaign

Wednesday, October 22, 2014Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Shops across Caerphilly County Borough are being urged to sign up to a council campaign to boost footfall in town centres this Christmas.

Dog trapped in snare in Maesycwmmer reunited with owners

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

A dog found trapped in a snare near Bryn Meadows golf club at Maesycwmmer has been reunited with its owners thanks to Caerphilly Observer.The RSPCA put an appeal out for the owners…

Plaque to honour Senghenydd mining disaster victims unveiled in Caerphilly town

Tuesday, October 21, 2014Tuesday, October 21, 2014

A plaque commemorating the victims of the 1901 and 1913 mining disasters at the Universal Colliery in Senghenydd has been installed in Caerphilly town centre.The plaque was installed following a bequest from…

Labour calls for Caerphilly Town Council by-election

Tuesday, October 21, 2014Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Labour has called for a by-election after a councillor stepped down from Caerphilly Town Council.Mike Thomas, who represented the Tonyfelin ward for Plaid Cymru, stood down for personal reasons.Morgan Jones ward Labour…

Appeal after bike stolen in Aberbargoed burglary

Tuesday, October 21, 2014Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Two off-road motorbikes were stolen from a garage in Aberbargoed in the early hours of the morning on Monday October 20.The garage was broken into in Pant Street sometime between 2.30am and…

Dog found trapped in snare near Bryn Meadows in Maesycwmmer

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

The RSPCA is looking for the owner of a dog after it was found trapped in a small snare.A member of the public spotted the dog on Saturday October 18 at a…

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