A teenager from Pengam has returned from his first rally driving competition with a trophy for best novice, and a taste for speed.
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Caerphilly Trading Standards warning over ‘fruit head’ dolls
Caerphilly Trading Standards Service has issued an urgent warning over a children’s toy that contains hazardous chemicals causing cancer and other illnesses.The brightly coloured ‘Fruit-head’ dolls were banned across Europe two years…
Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood to visit Caerphilly
Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood will visit Caerphilly this week as part of her tour of Wales.Ms Wood will meet local party members and supporters at Caerphilly RFC, Virginia Park on Thursday,…
Caerphilly Council workers protest at planned cut in car allowances
Workers from Caerphilly County Borough Council staged a protest yesterday outside the council’s Ty Penallta headquarters to demonstrate against plans to cut their mileage allowance.The protest was organised by Unison, Unite, Ucatt…
Abertridwr cyclist killed in car crash named
A cyclist who died after a road collision in Abertridwr has been named as Evan Dennis Hughes.Mr Hughes, 63, was involved in a crash with a blue Renault Clio on Thursday January…
Charity shops inspire Llanbradach student artist
A young artist, inspired by the objects on sale at charity shops, has unveiled her latest work – at a charity shop.Sarah Burge, a second year student at the University of South…
Caerphilly Miners’ Hospital community centre project awarded £250,000 grant
A project to turn an historic former hospital into a community centre has been awarded a Big Lottery Fund grant of £250,000.The Caerphilly Miners’ Centre for the Community group is trying to…
Caerphilly Council set to ban payday loan websites from its computers
Payday loan websites are set to be blocked on more than 13,000 Caerphilly County Borough Council computers.Councillors are set to consider a motion, originally proposed by Plaid Cymru, at Tuesday’s meeting of…
No storm clouds for branding company Page Promotions
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…
Profit rise of 29% for Brace’s Bakery – Firm records £1.2m pre-tax profits
Family firm Brace’s Bakery has reported a profit rise of 29% taking pre-tax profits for the year to £1.2m.The rise came despite the Crumlin-based company investing £2m at its Rogerstone bakery.The figures…