Caerphilly Observer is among the finalists of the 2013 Caerphilly Business Forum Awards.The newspaper and website has been shortlisted for the New Business of the Year Award, supported by Chwarae Teg Agile…
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Parc Cwm Darran secures protected status
Deri’s Parc Cwm Darran is now a protected public open space.The park has been granted Queen Elizabeth Field II status by Fields in Trust, formerly the National Playing Fields Association.Protection will be…
Blackwood sunbed firm orderd to pay almost £7,000 by magistrates
A sunbed operator has been ordered to pay almost £7,000 by magistrates after failing to give proper advice and supervision to customers at its Blackwood branch.Cashino Gaming Ltd, based in Milton Keynes,…
Blackwood youth info centre up for award
An information drop in centre for young people based in Caerphilly County Borough has been shortlisted for a national award.The Basement in Blackwood, which provides information, support and advocacy services to young…
Low interest loans on offer for entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs are set to benefit from low interest rate loans as part of the Welsh Government’s Business Start Up service.The loans, made through a UK Government-backed scheme, will be delivered through the…
2,500 mile banger trip raises cash for Trinity Fields School in Ystrad Mynach
A Caerphilly man has returned from a 2,500 mile drive across eight countries to raise money for a local school.John Pearse, 58, and his son, Will, 26, took part in the rally…
Older People’s Commissioner visits Bargoed
Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, Sarah Rochira, visited a club that is helping to keep one of the Valleys’ oldest traditions alive.Ms Rochira visited the Talkers and Listeners Club, which meets at…
Police investigate letterbox arson in Penyrheol
Gwent Police is investigating an arson in Penyrheol.At around 4am on Monday October 21, a piece of material was pushed through a letterbox in Heol Aneurin and set alight causing damage to…
Awareness and support for new organ donation law growing in South East Wales
Support and awareness for Wales’ incoming presumed consent law for organ donation is growing, according to new research.
Caerphilly’s libraries continue to improve
Caerphilly County Borough’s libraries have met or exceeded two thirds of Welsh Government Public Library Standards for the second consecutive year.There are nine Welsh Government Public Library Standards and Caerphilly’s library service…