Councillors have met to discuss a critical Wales Audit Office report which said there were “significant governance failings” at Caerphilly County Borough Council.The Annual Improvement Report on Caerphilly County Borough Council comes…
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Pontllanfraith woman tells of horror during Kenya terror attack
A Pontllanfraith woman has spoken of the terror she faced in the Kenyan shopping centre attack.On Saturday, Al-Shabab militants stormed the shopping in the country’s capital Nairobi. Lynsey Khatau, 23, who splits…
Caerphilly town charity shop’s bag appeal
A newly-opened charity shop is appealing for donations.Age Cymru’s shop has opened on Cardiff Road, Caerphilly town, but has a shortage of handbags.Shop manager Rhodri Welsh said: “We were looking through our…
Fire crews on strike today over pensions
Fire crews are to stage a four hour strike today (Wednesday) in a row over pensions.Military firefighters have been drafted in to cover the strike, taking place between 12pm and 4pm, and…
Royal British Legion to host Poppy Picnic in Nantgarw
The Royal British Legion is to host a Poppy Picnic, in Nantgarw this Wednesday (September 25).The Poppy Picnic, which is free for members of the public to attend, will be at its…
Homebuyers sacrificing to save for large deposits
Homebuyers in Wales are sacrificing holidays, delaying having children and moving in with family in order to save for a deposit, according to a survey by builder Persimmon Homes.Forty-three percent of people…
Welsh ICE Blog: The changing face of Caerphilly County Borough
In her column for Caerphilly Observer, businesswoman and Welsh ICE director Mandy Weston takes a look at current business news.
Fatal larch tree disease discovered at Cwmcarn Forest
A large number of larch trees are to be felled at Cwmcarn Forest because of tree disease.The fatal tree virus was discovered after an aerial survey in May this year revealed widespread…
Chwarae Teg project receives backing from Communities and Tackling Poverty Minister
Jeff Cuthbert, the Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty and Caerphilly AM, has been hearing from women enrolled in a project aimed at boosting their careers.Mr Cuthbert met the women recently at…
Rhymney walk raises money for the Sophie Pearson Fund
Members of Rhymney-based Gwerin Day Service recently took part in a sponsored walk and raised £400 for the Sophie Pearson Fund.The cheque was presented to the charity trustees at an event on…