Gwent Police is investigating allegations of historic physical and sexual abuse which are alleged to have occurred in the Caerphilly and Aberfan areas.As part of this investigation a 55-year-old man from the…
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Cyclist killed in minibus collision in Newbridge
A cyclist has died following a collision with a minibus in Newbridge.Police are appealing for information following the fatal collision on the A472 at Newbridge on Sunday July 21 at about 8.05pm….
Ystrad Mynach College carpentry students carve a solid future following 100% success
A class of carpentry and joinery students at The College Ystrad Mynach have achieved a 100% pass grade in their diplomas.The diploma group are now all fully qualified to enter the industry…
MPs say Gwent’s Police and Crime Commissioner Ian Johnston had “disdainful attitude”
Gwent’s Police and Crime Commissioner Ian Johnston has been criticised by a committee of MPs as having a “disdainful attitude” when they questioned him.Commissioner Ian Johnston appeared before Parliament’s Home Affairs Select…
Officers deliver baby outside Blackwood Police Station
Police officers based at Blackwood Police Station yesterday stepped in to deliver a baby after a 38-year-old woman from Maesycwmmer went into labour on a grass verge outside.The woman, who was travelling…
Penyrheol store raises £11,000 for charity
A Penyrheol convenience store has helped raise more than £11,000 for good causes in recent months.Owners Premji Bhoja and Dhanji Halai and staff at Londis, in Troed Y Bryn, in Penyrheol, helped…
Caerphilly Business Forum Insight: Federation of Small Businesses sponsoring award
In a new regular feature for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Business Forum and its partners offer their business Insight. This week the Federation of Small Businesses explains why its sponsoring this year’s Caerphilly…
Woman rescued from River Rhymney in Ystrad Mynach
A woman was rescued from the River Rhymney in Ystrad Mynach by firefighters.Eight crews from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service used three ladders to save the woman from the river near…
Ystrad Mynach Primary School enjoys sunny sports day
Pupils from Ystrad Mynach Primary School got out and enjoyed the sun at their annual sports day last week.Sport Caerphilly, the council’s sports department, and young volunteers from Lewis Girls School and…
Caerphilly Council agrees on return of former chief executive Stuart Rosser
Caerphilly County Borough Council looks set to appoint former chief executive Stuart Rosser as its new temporary boss following the suspensions of current chief executive Anthony O’Sullivan and deputy Nigel Barnett.It is…