A project to turn an historic former hospital into a community centre has taken another significant step forward.
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Caerphilly County Borough technology companies shortlisted for ESTnet Awards 2014
Three technology companies based in Caerphilly County Borough have been nominated for a prestigious award celebrating excellence in the electronics and software technologies industry in Wales.
Aberbargoed pupils’ art in recognition of lollipop lady
Pupils at Aberbargoed Primary School have created artwork to show the important role their lollipop lady plays in getting them to school safety.
Caerphilly start-up credit consultancy Waters and Gate in the black
In a regular feature each fortnight, Caerphilly Observer is profiling a business based at the Welsh Innovation Centre for Enterprise. Welsh ICE is a hub for new businesses at Caerphilly Business Park and is currently home to around 60 start-ups. This week we look at Waters and Gate.
Volunteers wanted to help victims of crime in Caerphilly County Borough
Volunteers are currently being sought to help provide free, confidential advice and support to victims and witnesses of crime and antisocial behaviour in the Caerphilly Borough area.
Schools across Caerphilly County Borough to shut as teachers strike over pensions and conditions
Teachers across Caerphilly County Borough will strike tomorrow in a continuing row over pay, pensions and terms and conditions.
Ystrad Mynach couple set for Caerphilly’s first gay wedding
A couple from Ystrad Mynach are set to make history with the first gay wedding in Caerphilly County Borough.
Three arrested in Trinant murder inquiry released without charge
Three people arrested in connection with the murder of Trinant father Ian Davies will face no further action.
When Thatcher broke the unions – Caerphilly’s miners’ strike 30 years on
Communities throughout Caerphilly County Borough were affected by the miners’ strike of 1984. The industrial conflict created unprecedented community spirit and division. Gareth Hill spoke to those involved in the strike, from miners to activists – and to the women who found their political voice.
Man exposes himself to girl, 15, in Oakdale
Police are appealing for information after a man exposed himself to a 15-year-old girl in Oakdale and then drove off.The teenager was walking along Brynhoward Terrace, Oakdale, in the direction of Croespenmaen,…