A man has been arrested and charged with arson by police investigating the Blackwood Poundstretcher blaze.The early morning fire on May 1 this year, which took place on Wednesday last week, caused…
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Pictures from Caerphilly’s Big Cheese 2013
The Big Cheese Festival in Caerphilly managed to attract 60,000 visitors across the weekends despite the damp weather.Crowds gathered on Friday to watch the Big Cheese race around Caerphilly Castle which marked…
Crumlin builder ordered to pay £875 after prosecution by Health and Safety Executive
A housebuilder from Crumlin has been given a two-year conditional discharge for repeatedly ignoring warnings to fence-off a potentially dangerous construction site. On July 25, Caerphilly Magistrates’ Court heard that Stuart Daniels,…
Caerphilly Observer’s guide to the Big Cheese 2013
The annual festival that offers fun for all the family kicks off this Friday July 26 with entertainment that guarantees to put a cheesey grin on your face.Last year’s event attracted more…
Smart Money Cymru credit union opens new base in Caerphilly town centre
A credit union which aims to save people from the high interest rates of payday loan companies has opened a new base in Caerphilly town centre.
Councillors agree extra £100,000 for youngters
Youngsters are set to benefit from a pot of £100,000 to be spent on youth services in communities across Caerphilly County Borough.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: July 25
Oliver and Save the Children Concert Along with Steve Skivens, chair of the Penyrheol, Trecenydd and Energlyn Community Council, I recently Cwm Ifor School’s production of Oliver.At Cwm Ifor the production was…
Blue-green algae found in Caerphilly Castle moat
A potentially toxic bacteria which can be harmful to humans and animals has been found in Caerphilly Castle moat.
Asbestos worker killed at Cwmcarn High School
An investigation has been launched after a worker removing asbestos at Cwmcarn High School was killed.Police were called to the school at approximately 3.15pm on Friday July 19. Police are treating the…
150 jobs secured at General Dynamics UK in Oakdale
Around 150 jobs at an Oakdale defence firm after it was awarded a share of a £45m Ministry of Defence contract.