A man in his 50s was robbed of money he had just withdrawn from a cashpoint at Lloyds Bank in Rhymney.Police are appealing for witnesses following the robbery which happened on Tuesday…
Category: News
Actor Mark Lewis Jones inspires Pengam students with marathon challenge
Welsh actor Mark Lewis Jones visited Lewis School Pengam recently to talk to pupils about successfully completing the gruelling Marathon des Sables, with fellow actor Richard Harrington.
Fuel thefts in Energlyn and Abertridwr
Gwent Police are reminding motorists to remain vigilant with the security of their vehicles after an increase in reported incidents of fuel theft.On Sunday July 20, a locking fuel cap was stolen…
Lightning causes fire in Abercarn church bell tower
Lightning struck a church in Abercarn causing a fire in the bell tower during storms on July 18.
Historic Newbridge Memo project nears completion
As Newbridge Memo’s refurbishment nears completion Caerphilly Observer looks at the institutes’ history and the inspiring story of the project.
Seized Manmoel horses given new homes
All of the nearly 50 horses removed from Manmoel Common have been found new homes at sanctuaries.
Caerphilly graduate wins Postcode Lottery scholarship to fund green degree
A Cardiff University graduate has won a scholarship worth £8,500 to study a green-themed postgraduate degree at the Open University.
Body of missing Trethomas man found in Cardiff
A body found in woods in Whitchurch, Cardiff, has been confirmed by police as being missing Trethomas man Michael Lehane.Mr Lehane, 52, was last seen on Thursday June 26, at about 3.30pm…
National Assembly Presiding Officer speaks at Caerphilly Business Forum event
The Presiding Officer of the National Assembly for Wales, Dame Rosemary Butler AM spoke at Caerphilly Business Forum’s Working Women event yesterday, July 17.
Caerphilly Council announce £800,000 project to remove asbestos from schools
Caerphilly County Borough Council is to embark on a two-year programme to remove asbestos containing materials from 37 of its schools.