Caerphilly County Borough Council has elected a new leader in the form of veteran Labour councillor Harry Andrews.Cllr Andrews, a previous leader of the council between 2004 and 2008, was appointed for…
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Welsh business confidence recovers but trading conditions tough, survey reveals
Business confidence in Wales has improved despite the UK’s slip into a double dip recession, according to a survey by the Institute of Chartered Accounts for England and Wales (ICAEW).In the second…
Ten years in business for Bedwas IT company
An IT company based in Bedwas is celebrating ten successful years in business.Excellence IT started life in Cardiff a decade ago before moving to its current premises on the Bedwas House Industrial…
Plaid councillors choose new deputy leader
Plaid Cymru councillors have elected Councillor James Fussell as deputy leader of the group on Caerphilly County Borough Council.Councillor Fussell, who represents the St Martins ward in Caerphilly, said: “I’m delighted to…
Jobs boost following sale of Pontllanfraith plastic recycling company
A plastics recycling company which went into administration earlier this year has been sold – with the potential of up to 80 new jobs.Plastics Sorting Ltd, based on Blackwood Business Park, in…
Friend to honour late Caerphilly woman by scaling Three Peaks
A mother-of-two is to honour her late friend by conquering a fear of heights and completing the Three Peaks challenge.Melanie Gregory, 33, will be taking part in the challenge on Friday May…
Thursday evening road closure in Blackwood still in place, say police
Gwent Police i warning motoriss and car cruisers that Blackwood High Street is still closed on Thursday evenings.The original closure order for Thursdays was granted in September 2009 in a bid to…
Schools in Caerphilly County Borough to get £2.4 million from Welsh Government
Schools in Caerphilly County Borough are to receive £2,484,000 from the Welsh Government in a bid to help the least well-off pupils.The Pupil Deprivation Grant promises to pass the money directly to…
Caerphilly gets ready for the Olympic Torch – your complete guide to the day
Thousands of people are expected to descend on Caerphilly town this Saturday (May 26) to catch a glimpse of the London 2012 Olympic Torch relay.
Here is Caerphilly Observer’s complete guide to everything you need to know for the big day.
Olympic Torch Relay: The route and associated road closures
The route and associated road closures St Martins Road, Nantgarw Road, Cardiff Road, Castle Street and Caerphilly Town Centre will all be closed to vehicles during the Olympic Torch Relay.The relay is…