Caerphilly County Borough Council is to host a short parade and flag raising ceremony to mark this year’s Armed Forces Day on Friday June 28.The short parade, led by the Royal British…
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Woman, 83, has purse stolen from Blackwood amusement arcade
Gwent Police is investigating the theft of an 83-year-old women’s purse, containing £40, from the Sun Valley Amusements on Blackwood High Street on Wednesday June 19.Officers would like to speak the woman…
Appeal to trace Caerphilly man in connection with series of shoplifting incidents
Gwent Police is appealing for information to trace a man they would like to speak to in connection with a series of shoplifting incidents in Caerphilly town centre.Officers would like to speak…
Welsh ICE Blog: Celebrating our first year
In her column for Caerphilly Observer, businesswoman and Welsh ICE director Mandy Weston takes a look at current business news.I was delighted to see Brace’s Bakery chairman Ernest Brace included in the…
Caerphilly County Borough residents honoured by Queen
A host of people from across Caerphilly County Borough have been honoured in this year’s Queen’s birthday honours list.Blackwood businessman Colin Brace, 91, was awarded an OBE in recognition of his life’s…
Get ready for the Caerphilly 10km race
Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of Caerphilly this Sunday for the town’s first 10km race.Organiser Caerphilly County Borough Council has said more than 1,600 runners are expected to…
Archaeologists get go ahead to investigate Romans at Gelligaer
An archaeological dig is set to begin this summer in Gelligaer after Caerphilly County Borough Council approved plans.The project at Gelligaer Cemetery will begin after initial investigations to extend the cemetery indicated…
Business surgeries for Caerphilly County Borough traders
A series of four business surgeries are to be held to help business owners get advice.The first two will be held in Bargoed and Blackwood on June 21 and June 27 respectively….
New Caerphilly town shop for furniture revival company
A company which refurbishes old furniture for resale has opened a new base in Caerphilly town.Furniture Revival, formerly called Community Furniture Enterprise, is the trading arm of charity Groundwork Caerphilly and has…
Appeal for information following attempted robbery, Oakdale
Police are appealing for information following an attempted robbery on a 17-year-old in the Oakdale area.The incident took place between 10pm and 10.15pm on June 5.The 17-year-old victim was walking along a…