A man convicted of Grievous Bodily Harm has absconded from HMP Prescoed.
Gwent Police is appealing for information to find 22-year-old Leighton Mark Williams who left the open prison on Sunday December 2.
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Parents could be fined £60 for children’s truancy under new plans by Welsh Government
Parents could be hit with fixed penalty notices of up to £120 if their children regularly skip schools, under new plans published by Education Minister, Leighton Andrews.Under the proposals, being put out…
Tobacco display ban comes into force
A ban on the display of tobacco products in supermarkets and large shops has come into effect in Wales from today.It is hoped the ban will help reduce the numbers of youngsters…
Oakdale and Penmaen Community Woodland recognised for environmental efforts
A project which turned a dumping ground into a community garden has been recognised for its green efforts by a council-backed award.Oakdale and Penmaen Community Woodland took the top prize at this…
New jobs at Nantgarw IT firm
An IT firm based in Nantgarw has announced it is expanding its workforce by creating six new posts and three apprenticeships.Logicalis, which provides IT support to public sector organisations in Wales and…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Awards celebrated business success
In his regular column for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Business Forum’s chair Tony Sheehan looks back on the 2012 Caerphilly Business Forum Awards.
Connie Fisher launches ‘Ty Coffee’ in Oakdale
West End stage star and TV personality Connie Fisher is to open a new café in Oakdale on Saturday December 1.The singer will be helping to launch Ty Coffee on the Square…
River of Light Parade workshops
The first in a series of workshops where children can make lanterns for this year’s River of Light Parade are to take place this weekend.The free workshops will be held at Caerphilly…
Police launch anti drink/drug driving campaign for Christmas
Police have launched this year’s drink and drug driving campaign.
Missing persons law is one step closer says Islwyn MP
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has said a new law helping families of missing people is a step closer to being introduced.The Presumption of Death Bill, if made law, would make it easier…