Thousands of people lined the streets of Caerphilly County Borough last week to welcome the world’s best cyclists as they rode stage five of this year’s Tour of Britain.The miserable morning weather…
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Labour to scrap the ‘Bedroom Tax’ if it wins General Election
The Labour Party has committed to scrapping the controversial housing benefit reform known by critics as the ‘Bedroom Tax’.From April 1 this year, changes to housing benefit by the UK Government meant…
Appeal over Cefn Fforest rugby assault
Police are investigating after a rugby player had his jaw broken during a game.The assault happened at Cefn Fforest on Sunday September 15 between 3.30pm and 3.45pm when Fleur De Lys youth…
Welsh Water work in Caerphilly town centre continues
D?r Cymru Welsh Water is to continue with the second phase of work to carry out upgrades to the water mains in Caerphilly town.Work will be carried out on Cardiff Road and…
Consultation launched on M4 relief around Newport
The Welsh Government has launched a public consultation on a draft plan to build a £1 billion M4 relief road to the south of Newport.Minister for Economy, Science and Transport, Edwina Hart…
Police investigate unexplained death in Rhymney
Police have launched an investigation into the death of a 21-year-old man in Rhymney.Officers were called to an address in Rhymney at around 5.34am on Saturday September 21.When they arrived, together with…
Motorcycle hero Malcolm Uphill honoured with plaque
A bronze plaque commemorating legendary motorcyclist Malcolm Uphill has been unveiled in Caerphilly town.Uphill, who was raised in Trecenydd and later lived in Machen, was the first man to average over 100…
Nelson man appears in court charged with baby murder
A 32-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a six-week-old baby.Michael Pearce, of Nelson, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court on Friday and spoke only to confirm his name.Six-week-old…
Caerphilly Business Forum Insight: Women have a vital economic role
In a regular feature for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Business Forum and its partners offer their business Insight. This week Denise Lovering, Commercial Director at Glenside Commercial, explains the role women have in…
Wear your jeans to help Machen-based charity POPSY
A ten-year-old girl who suffers from a rare genetic condition is helping raise awareness of ‘Jeans for Genes Day’ – a fundraising initiative by charity Genetic Disorders UK.Not many ten-year-olds could recognise…