The war memorial in Caerphilly town centre is being spruced up in time for spring with a £4,000 programme of cleansing works.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Bereavement Services have arranged for the Caerphilly…
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Caerphilly artists commended in Y Galeri competition
An Abertridwr photographer has won first prize in a competition run by Y Galeri in Caerphilly town.Gerwyn Williams was praised for his photograph entitled ‘Disconnected’ which was part of 130 artworks in…
Welsh ICE Blog: Are the green shoots of recovery starting to show?
In her column for the Caerphilly Observer, businesswoman and Welsh ICE director Mandy Weston argues the green shoots of recovery might be starting to show.
Coleg Gwent awarded prestigious learning titles
Coleg Gwent has won two awards for its educational standards at a national conference.
Abertridwr rapist jailed for second attack
A man who raped an 89-year-old woman in Abertridwr is back behind bars for an offence a judge said had “remarkably similar characteristics.”
Veteran councillor Ray Davies backs Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr A&E campaign
Veteran Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen councillor Ray Davies has backed a campaign for a full Accident and Emergency department at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr.Known locally as ‘Red Ray’, the Labour firebrand has said…
Escaped prisoners may have links with Blackwood, Markham and Bargoed areas
Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for information to trace two men who have absconded from a South Gloucestershire Open prison.
Changes planned for school watchdog Estyn
School inspector Estyn and the Welsh Government have launched a joint public consultation on planned changes to the frequency of inspections and the notice period given to schools and other providers.Currently, schools…
Labour councillors demand meeting with Arriva boss over fares
Labour councillors in the Caerphilly basin area are demanding a meeting with the boss of Arrive Trains Wales over ticket costs.
Hundreds more foster carers needed to look after record numbers of children in care in Wales
At least 600 new foster families are needed across Wales during 2013 to look after the record numbers of children in care who need to be fostered, according to figures out today…