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Work to start on Caerphilly town Post Office revamp
Work to revamp Caerphilly town Post Office will begin on Monday June 2.The new-look branch, in WHSmith in Castle Court Shopping Centre, will open at 11am on Sunday June 8. Post Office…
Tributes paid to Soma victims as 1901 Senghenydd mining disaster remembered
The Aber Valley Heritage Group have paid condolences to the families of those killed in Turkey’s Soma mine explosion.The explosion, on May 13, is the country’s worst mining disaster in history, leaving…
Blackwood business breakfast a success
Islwyn MP Chris Evans hosted a business breakfast at the Maes Manor, Blackwood, on Friday May 16 with Chris Leslie MP, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury.Mr Evans, who is Parliamentary Private…
Police called to Caerphilly town doctor’s surgery after knife incident
A 47-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion being in possession of a knife after an incident at a doctor’s surgery.Police said they were called to Ton-Y-Felin Medical Centre, on Bedwas Road, at…
Paper firm unveils new £2m machine at Caerphilly plant
A global company which manufactures metal-coated paper has unveiled a new £2 million press at its plant in Caerphilly town.US firm Glatfelter said the new machine improves its process and will allow…
Beach challenge sports day to raise charity cash
Members of the Beach Body Challenge at Creazione Gym, Caerphilly are hosting a sports day to raise money for Macmillan Cancer support on Sunday June 1.Teams will compete in events ranging from…
Arts project to launch in Rhymney
Community arts organisation Head4Arts is launching a new project in Rhymney.In conjunction with Communities First, Head4Arts will be holding its Art that Works project at the Hafod Deg Day Centre, in Rhymney.Starting…
Gwent second worst for teen car crashes
Gwent has the second highest number of young road traffic casualties in England and Wales according to new statistics.Figures released by the RAC Foundation show that between 2008 and 2012 17% of…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: May 29
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.