Caerphilly County Borough Council has been awarded a prestigious Silver Gilt Award at this year’s Wales in Bloom competition.Caerphilly town was awarded the Silver award in the Town Category of the awards,…
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Win one of ten exclusive Costa Express cycling jerseys
To celebrate the arrival of the 2012 Tour of Britain to Caerphilly on Friday September 14 Caerphilly Observer has joined forces with Costa Express – a sponsor of cycle team Rapha Condor…
Friends raise £2,000 for Help for Heroes cycling from Caernarfon to Caerphilly
Three friends from Caerphilly have raised more than £2,000 for charity Help for Heroes with a 190 mile cycle ride.Tony Griffths, 54, Jason Howe, 29 and John Hobbs, 28, all from Caerphilly,…
Police appeal after Bedwas burglary
Gwent Police is appealing for information after a 42in flat screen television was stolen in a burglary.
Graig-Y-Rhacca man admits drug and weapon charges
A Graig-Y-Rhacca man who was wanted for failing to answer bail has appeared before magistrates and admitted drugs and weapon charges.
Caerphilly Council chosen for Universal Credit benefit reform pilot
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been selected to pilot UK Government reforms of the welfare system.Universal Credit combines tax credits and benefits in one programme and is intended to make the benefits…
Milestone reached in £5.6m restoration of Newbridge Memo
A £5.6 million project to restore Newbridge Memorial Hall and Institute has reached a key milestone.Contractors Seddon Construction began work in January 2012 on the restoration scheme – designed by Alwyn Jones…
Final preparations underway for BBC Proms in the Park in Caerphilly
Final preparations are underway for the 2012 Proms in the Park in Caerphilly.Organisers BBC Wales and Caerphilly County Borough Council are getting ready to welcome the crowds to Caerphilly’s Owain Glyndŵr Playing…
Gwent Police offers more support for victims of same sex domestic abuse
Victims of same sex domestic abuse are to be offered extra support by Gwent Police.The force’s LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bi, and Transexual) liaison officers have undergone extra training to better understand the…
Caerphilly café owner feels “victimised” over council prosecution
A Caerphilly town café owner said he feels victimised by Caerphilly County Borough Council after it prosecuted him over a licensing issue.Robin Starke, who owns Café Refresh at the top of town,…