Caerphilly County Borough Council is encouraging residents to have their say on the council’s proposed priority areas for improvement over the forthcoming year.Each year, the council has a legal duty to choose…
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Did you know Charles Cross?
A Talbot Green man is researching his family history and needs the help of Caerphilly Observer readers.Phil Redding, 75, is researching his family and is looking for information about his grandfather Charles…
Renew early, tax credit claimants told
The 15,900 tax credit customers in Caerphilly are being reminded by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) that they must renew claims by July 31, or their payments might stop.HMRC will start sending…
Historic oak chairs returned to public display in Caerphilly
A century-old set of chairs made from the wood of an ancient oak tree which stood outside St Martin’s Church in Caerphilly have been returned ‘home’.
Overall crime down by 17% across Gwent force area
The Gwent Police force area saw the biggest reduction in crime across England and Wales last year, new figures suggest.
Welsh commuters could pay a third more for rail tickets than Scots, warns Islwyn MP
Welsh commuters could pay a third more for rail tickets than people in Scotland, Islwyn MP Chris Evans has warned.Speaking in the House of Commons during Transport Questions on Thursday, Mr Evans…
Welsh Government welcomes Law Commission reforms for renting homes in Wales
The way people rent homes in Wales is in line for a shake-up after the Welsh Government welcomed a report by the Law Commission.The report calls for improvements to the legal framework…
Oakdale miners say their own farewell to Margaret Thatcher
Former Oakdale miners and their families said their farewells to Baroness Thatcher by holding a reunion on the same day as her funeral last week.During the strike of 1984/85, the miners and…
Stan Stennett helps to bridge the generation gap
One of Wales’ most recognised and respected entertainers paid a visit to the popular Intergenerational Club at Lewis School Pengam recently.Stan Stennett, who is 88 and has been in the entertainment business…
Half of ambulances arrived late in Caerphilly County Borough during March
More than half of ambulances were late responding to calls Caerphilly County Borough, latest figures have revealed.