A Caerphilly man has been prosecuted by Trading Standards after he was caught selling fake goods through online auction website eBay.Leighton Davies of Gwaun Hyfred, Caerphilly, was prosecuted for supplying counterfeit items…
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Minute silence for Gary Speed ahead of Wales v Australia rugby match
A minute silence will be held in the Millennium Stadium before the Dove Men Challenge, Wales versus Australia rugby international on Saturday as a tribute to Gary Speed who died tragically at…
Bargoed betting shop robber jailed
A 34-year-old man from Merthyr Tydfil has been jailed for five-and-half years after he robbed a betting shop.Anton Jones, of Gurnos Road, admitted robbing the Coral betting shop on Hanbury Road, Bargoed…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: November 30
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Abercarn Primary School celebrates ‘Eco School’ status
Pupils from Abercarn Primary School recently celebrated their school’s ‘Eco’ status with a green party.The school has been awarded a prestigious Green Flag for the school’s environmentally-friendly activities.Abercarn Primary School’s Eco Committee…
Reaction to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
George Osbourne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, told Britain that it should expect more pain and job losses in Tuesday’s Autumn Statement. But he announced that Wales is to get an extra £216m…
Volunteers needed for Caerphilly CLIC Sargent charity collection
Children’s cancer charity CLIC Sargent are looking for volunteers to help them with fundraising in Caerphilly Morrisons supermarket.
Public sector strike in Caerphilly County Borough
The majority of schools in Caerphilly County Borough are expected be closed due to industrial action on Wednesday.Wednesday will see the largest public sector strike in a generation in a protest against…
New breastfeeding support group launched in Caerphilly town
A group of four Caerphilly mothers have set-up a new breastfeeding group in the town to offer support to new mums.Called Full Circle, the group was officially launched by the Mayor of…
Hundreds gather to watch Christmas lights switch on in Caerphilly town
Father Christmas was joined by more than 600 visitors on the weekend as he switched on Caerphilly town’s lights.Visitors to the event, organised by Caerphilly Town Council, were abuzz with excitement as…