A Crosskeys man who stole £9,500 worth of riding equipment has been jailed for 18 months.In the early hours of December 7 last year, Gavin Waite, 20, of Islwyn Road, Wattsville, broke…
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Confidence among Welsh SMEs on the up
Small firms in Wales are closing the confidence gap with their counterparts elsewhere in the UK, according to newly published data.The Federation of Small Businesses’ latest Wales Voice of Small Business Index…
Council bosses’ pay should be more transparent according to Local Government Minister Lesley Griffiths
The public should be able to find out easily how much council bosses are paid, Local Government Minister Lesley Griffiths has said.A recent report by the Wales Audit Office (WAO) found chief…
Businesses face A-board charge under Caerphilly County Borough Council plans
Businesses in Caerphilly County Borough could be charged for using A-boards on public pavements.
Caerphilly Council leader promises action over A469 closure between New Tredegar and Pontlottyn
The leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has assured residents that all efforts are being made to reopen the A469 between New Tredegar and Pontlottyn.
Nelson Woman scoops £81,000 prize at Castle Bingo Nantgarw
A Nelson women has won more than £81,000 after calling house for the first time while playing bingo.
New S4C drama 35 Diwrnod brings murder mystery to Maesycwmmer
A housing estate in Maesycwmmer is the setting of a new S4C drama that begins this month.
Caerphilly festival Megaday hits charity target to reach £250,000 milestone
A music festival held each year in Caerphilly town has raised more than £250,000 for charity.Last year’s Megaday, held at Caerphilly RFC’s Virginia Park, managed to raise £20,000 for Velindre Hospital. The…
Newport man charged over Risca ‘bomb’ scare
A 51-year-old man has been charged with possessing an explosive substance, following a ‘bomb’ scare in Risca.A second man arrested in connection with the incident has been released without charge.On Tuesday March…
Pin-sharp future for Caerphilly CGI studio
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 Bomper Studio.