A temporary 20mph speed limit has been imposed on a busy road bridge after it was discovered that urgent repairs were needed.The speed limit is in place on the eastbound carriageway of…
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HSBC Bargoed branch to close
The HSBC branch in Bargoed is set to close, forcing customers to travel to Blackwood to access vital bank services.Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert has raised “serious concern” about the closure and lack…
Bargoed couple still happily married 70 years after wartime wedding
A couple have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in Rhymney, having married in Bewdellty Church on August 26 1944.
Who said politicians were dry people? Caerphilly and Islwyn representatives take the ice bucket challenge
Politicians have got behind the ice bucket challenge craze that is saturating social media in aid of charity.
Bargoed woman vows not to be put off volunteering after Morocco blade attack
A Bargoed woman who was attacked with a blade in Morocco has vowed not to be put off from volunteering overseas.Naomie Greenslade, 22, was returning home from a restaurant during a trip…
Father dies a month after being stabbed by boy in Blackwood
Tributes have been paid to a Blackwood father who died after being stabbed multiple times by a 16-year-old boy.
Charity football match planned in memory of Jake Sweeney
A charity football match has been planned in memory of Jake Sweeney, who died after being assaulted in Caerphilly town centre.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: September 4
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Caerphilly RFC in good pre-season ahead of SWALEC League start
Caerphilly RFC produced a solid pre-season ahead of their opening SWALEC Division 2 East opener against Brynmawr at Virginia Park on September 6.
Autobiography reveals life of adventure for 89-year-old Crosskeys man
An organic chemist has put pen to paper and committed his life story to print.
Keen local historian Dr Graham Osborne has detailed his adventures across the globe in a new book which will raise money for Cancer Research Wales.