An overweight Caerphilly woman lost more than nine stone after embarking on a strict diet over fears she wouldn’t see her children grow up.Dawn Price, 41, weighed in at 25st and was…
Category: News
Concern grows for missing Abertridwr pensioner Trevor Elias
Concern is growing for a missing pensioner who disappeared almost a fortnight ago from his home in Abertridwr.Well-known Trevor Elias, 77, was reported missing from his home in Abertridwr on Saturday April…
BBC Proms in the Park to return to Caerphilly this year
BBC Wales has announced that Proms in the Park 2012 will be returning to Caerphilly town this year, after the 2011 event was washed out by the rain.Torrential rain meant last year’s…
Convicted murderer released from prison denies Rhymney murder of Leonard Hill
A convicted murderer released from prison on licence called his support worker to say he had killed his neighbour, a court was told.David Cook, 65, of Tan Y Bryn, Rhymney, denies murdering…
Caerphilly Funeral Services wins its second award in six months
A funeral company has picked up its second prestigious business award in six months.Caerphilly Funeral Services, based in at Crossways, Caerphilly, has been awarded the title of Regional Funeral Planner of the…
Last chance to register your vote for council elections 2012
Residents in Caerphilly County Borough have until 5pm on Wednesday April 25 to register for a proxy vote in May’s local election.People unable to attend a polling station to place a vote…
Plaid councillors want new train station for Crumlin
Plaid Cymru councillors are campaigning for a new train station for Crumlin.Councillors Keith Lloyd and Vera Jenkins have had backing for their campaign from newly-elected Plaid leader Leanne Wood.Ms Wood gave her…
Visitors flock to New Tredegar for Titanic exhibition
An exhibition detailing local radio ham Artie Moore receiving the Titanic’s SOS call has been inundated with visitors.Currently being held at the Winding House Museum in New Tredegar, the exhibition has already…
Caerphilly Labour pledges war on dog mess if it wins council election
The Labour group in Caerphilly County Borough has pledged resources to tackle the problem of dog mess if they win control of the council on May 3.Cllr David Poole, the group’s environment…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: April 18
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Trevor Elias I attended a very moving candlelit vigil at Abertridwr Square over the…