Good news is always welcome and I’ve just reported on a very positive year to the AGM of Caerphilly Business Forum.There are always challenges in running a member-based, independent, voluntary organisation like…
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Pontllanfraith Comprehensive School scoops Young Enterprise Award
A group of pupils from Pontllanfraith Comprehensive School have won a regional business award.The Year 10 pupils received recognition at the Young Enterprise Awards, where they beat 13 other schools in the…
New MD for Caerphilly manufacturer following strong growth
A Caerphilly manufacturer of specialist medical mattresses has appointed a new managing director following strong growth.Direct Healthcare Services, based on the town’s Western Industrial Estate, makes mattresses which helps prevent patients at…
Gwent Police appeal over stolen mountain bikes from Ystrad Mynach
Gwent Police is appealing for information after two mountain bikes were stolen from the front garden of an address on Brynmynach Avenue, Ystrad Mynach.
Gwent Police cleared by watchdog over Rhymney man Leonard Hill’s disappearance
Gwent Police has been cleared in an investigation by the Independent Police Complaints Commission into how it dealt with the disappearance of 64-year-old Leonard Hill.Mr Hill was reported missing to the police…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: May 2
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Stroke Association This Saturday I’ll be attending the Stroke Association’s Sip for Stroke event…
Discover your ancestors during Local Community History Month
Caerphilly County Borough Council is encouraging residents to take part in some family research as part of Local Community History Month.The council is reminding people that the new Bargoed Library has some…
Murderer released from prison found guilty of killing Rhymney man given whole life sentence
A convicted murderer released from jail on licence has been handed a whole life sentence after he was found guilty of a second murder.David Cook, 65, of Tan Y Bryn, Rhymney, denied…
Peter’s Pies taster has tongue insured for £1m
A taster at Bedwas-based Peter’s Pies has had his expert taste buds insured for £1 million.Peter’s Chief Pieologist David Jackson is responsible for developing new products and flavours in the firm’s top-secret…
Residents oppose Bargain Booze store for Castle View
Residents have opposed plans to open an off licence near a school in Castle View, Caerphilly.Bargain Booze wants to open a branch at a soon-to-be-vacant unit on Castle View Shopping Centre, once…