A former Royal Navy lieutenant commander from Caerphilly has been honoured by the US Army for his work training Afghanistan’s police force and saving the lives of soldiers and children.
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Outdoor gym unveiled in Blackwood
A free to use outdoor gym has been unveiled at Blackwood Showfields.Caerphilly County Borough Council said it developed the facility after feedback from community groups and local residents.Councillor David Poole, cabinet member…
Ystrad Mynach College going green with rent-a-bike scheme
Ystrad Mynach College has launched a new rent-a-bike scheme, encouraging staff to their swap cars for bicycles, on the journey to work.The scheme, funded by the South East Wales Travel Alliance (SEWTA),…
Residents’ views wanted on play by Caerphilly Council
Caerphilly County Borough Council is urging residents to give their views on the provision of play areas for youngsters in its area.The Welsh Government has asked each local authority in Wales to…
New Tredegar lingerie factory to feature in new BBC programme
A luxury lingerie business based in New Tredegar is to feature in a new series on BBC Wales in the new year.
Welsh ICE partners with Coleg Morgannwg to create next generation of entrepreneurs
The Welsh Innovation Centre for Enterprise (ICE), based on Caerphilly Business Park, has partnered with Coleg Morgannwg with a work placement scheme to help develop a new generation of entrepreneurs.The business centre…
First Minister’s New Year message for 2013
First Minister Carwyn Jones wishes Wales a Happy New Year and is calling on the country to come together to face the challenges of the global economy.
Plaid AM Whittle warns of more departures from Caerphilly County Borough Council
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has warned that more chief officers could quit Caerphilly County Borough Council in the wake of a pay row after it was announced the director of social services was leaving for a job with the Welsh Government.
Bargoed chef lands job at five star Gleneagles resort
A young chef from Bargoed has secured a top job at the world famous five-star Gleneagles Resort in Scotland.
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: The benefits of a Living Wage
In his regular column for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Business Forum’s chair Tony Sheehan looks ahead to 2013.