Update: Police keen to speak to person in area at time of first firePolice are investigating the possibility that an arson attack which hospitalised two people could be linked to a second…
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Ice warning in Caerphilly County Borough after snow
The Met Office has issued an ice warning after snow fell in many parts of Caerphilly County Borough on Monday morning.The heavy snowfall many had feared failed to materialise with only higher…
Caerphilly Council ranked highly for its recycling
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been ranked as one of the UK’s best performing local authorities on recycling.Resource Magazine compiled a table using the percentage of household waste sent for reuse, recycling…
Ron Davies confirms interest in Police Commissioner role
Former Welsh Secretary and Caerphilly councillor Ron Davies has confirmed his interest in standing for election as a Police Commissioner.Speaking to Caerphilly Observer after the publication of a speculative piece in the…
Free scheme to help strengthen families
A project pledging to get parents and young people talking openly about the issues that affect them the most will be offering places again to local families this Spring.The Strengthening Families Programme,…
MRI scanner installed at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr will be able to perform MRI scans on patients after new equipment was installed at the hospital.The five tonne scanner was moved the short distance across from the Ystrad…
Two wanted by police for shoplifting in Ystrad Mynach
Police in Ystrad Mynach would like to speak to these two men in connection with an incident of shoplifting on Wednesday January 18.The theft occurred at Premier Store, Bedwlwyn Road, Ystrad Mynach…
House prices fall by 5.3% in Caerphilly County Borough
House prices in Caerphilly County Borough fell by 5.3% in 2011, according to figures from the Land Registry.The average price of a house in the area is now £98,546 compared to £104,171…
400-name petition handed into Assembly to save autism service
Parents campaigning against a cut in funding for children with autism have handed in a 400 signature petition to the Welsh Assembly.Caerphilly Autistic Spectrum Service (CASS) provides home support for families affected…
Bargoed motorists warned not to park illegally
Police in Bargoed town centre are warning motorists not to park illegally after a rise in motorists parking on pavements.After recent road changes in the town centre, motorists are parking their vehicles…