Special police officers have been publicly thanked for volunteering a total of 3,320 hours over the last 12 months.Inspector Mark Smith paid tribute to the team of specials based in Blackwood for…
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Caerphilly garden thief handed £75 fine while Pontllanfraith man given £100 fine for dropping cigarette
A thief who stole garden equipment from Caerphilly homes has been fined £75 by magistrates, while another man was fined £100 for dropping a cigarette.Darryll Pursey, 44, of Half Acre Court, Pontypandy,…
Housing firm seeks name for new Aberbargoed development
A house building firm is asking residents in Aberbargoed to help them name one of its new developments.Taylor Wimpey South Wales wants suggestions for new housing being built on land off Bedwellty…
Appeal for witness support volunteers at Caerphilly Magistrates’ Court
By Sue Johns, Service Delivery Manager at Victim SupportCan you spare some time to help witnesses at court?If you have given evidence in a criminal court in the past ten years you’ve…
Caerphilly Council employee helps raise £14,000 for children’s charity
A Caerphilly County Borough Council worker has helped to raise more than £14,000 by taking part in a charity Pink Car Rally from John O’Groats to Land’s End.Sue Toogood, who works for…
Youngsters back ban on smoking in playgrounds across Caerphilly County Borough
Members of Caerphilly Youth Forum have backed a ban on smoking in playgrounds across Caerphilly County Borough.Earlier this year, Caerphilly County Borough Council banned smoking in almost 100 play areas after a…
Shoe Zone to open at Castle Court Shopping Centre in Caerphilly
Budget retailer Shoe Zone is to move from its Cardiff Road shop in Caerphilly town to Castle Court Shopping Centre, Caerphilly Observer understands.The shoe chain has applied for planning permission to erect…
Re-discover spoken history says Islwyn MP
More should be done to promote first-hand spoken history records, Islwyn MP Chris Evans has argued.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: September 5
St Andrew’s Church I’m looking forward to attending a concert at the community centre in Penyrheol next Wednesday to celebrate the golden anniversary of St. Andrew’s Church.My godfather Les Lloyd was one…
Ystrad Mynach College electronics student through to skills final
An electronics student from Ystrad Mynach College has made it through to the finals of a prestigious UK skills competition.Lewis Clarke, 19, from Penallta, has won a place in the final of…