Eleven former Remploy workers who lost their jobs when their factories were closed have found work with Caerphilly County Borough Council.The council has been working in partnership with Jobcentre Plus to support…
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Young filmmakers honoured
Young filmmakers from across Caerphilly County Borough have been recognised for their outstanding skills at a national awards ceremony.At the Media4schools awards held at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff last month,…
Four arrested on suspicion of Trinant murder remain in custody
Four people arrested on suspicion of murdering a 27-year-old man in Trinant remain in police custody.Gwent Police has released this picture of victim Ian Davies, who was killed following an assault in…
Llancaeach Junior School school awarded highest eco school status
Llancaeach Junior School, in Nelson, has achieved the prestigious Platinum Eco School award as part of the Eco Schools programme.Pupils started working towards becoming an Eco School in 2005 and their hard…
Awards for Pengam Strolelrs walkers’ group
A walking group set-up by Caerphilly County Borough Council has held its annual awards evening.The Pengam Strollers was the first healthy walking group established by the council’s countryside service and the Aneurin…
Four arrested on suspicion of murder after Trinant assault
The death of a 27-year-old man after he was reportedly assaulted is being treated as murder, police have said.Gwent police were called to an address in Marshfield Road Trinant at approximately 7.30pm…
Four taken to hospital after serious accident on Caerphilly Mountain Road
Four people have been taken to hospital after a serious accident on the A469 Caerphilly Mountain Road.The road was closed in both directions following the accident at 1pm.A Volvo, a Corsa and…
Ex-business manager says Hwyl to HSBC after 30 years
In a new feature, Caerphilly Observer will be profiling a business based at the Welsh Innovation Centre for Enterprise. Welsh ICE is a hub for new businesses at Caerphilly Business Park and…
Man attacked on The Crescent in Treceynydd
Police are appealing for information after a 35-year-old man was assaulted on The Crescent Treceynydd in the early hours of Friday January 10th.The attack happened at about 2am. It is believed the…
Cuts to Caerphilly Council budget questioned by Plaid
Opposition Plaid Cymru councillors in Caerphilly have warned against a list of proposed spending cuts which would see charges brought in for dealing with rats and garden waste collection, closing public toilets…