A group of Coleg Gwent performing arts students have made it through to the regional rounds in a national talent contest.Coleg Gwent Performing Arts Lecturer Emma Hughes and her students are hoping…
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Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: February 28
In his second blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly’s Labour MP Wayne David explains why a Yes vote is needed in Thursday’s referendum.
Ron Davies meets Aberfan survivor
Ron Davies got the chance to renew old acquaintances with Gaynor Madgwick, a survivor of the 1966 Aberfan Disaster, when he recently opened a jobs fair in Caerphilly.The Caerphilly Council cabinet member…
Caerphilly farm owners and rural residents targeted by criminals
Police in Caerphilly are urging farm owners and residents living in rural areas to be more vigilant after a spate of burglaries over the last month.In total six farm premises have been…
A472 roadworks in Ystrad Mynach
As of Monday February 28, a temporary one-way system will come into use on the A472 between the Royal Oak and Cwm Du roundabouts in Ystrad Mynach.BAM Nuttall and Dwr Cymru Welsh…
Islwyn MP wants end to high interest loans
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has called for doorstep loans with high interest to be made illegal.The Labour politician wants to see the introduction of affordable credit to ensure people don’t get tied…
Caerphilly Council statement on suspended councillor Graham Simmonds
The chief executive and leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council have issued a joint statement on the suspension of Cefn Fforest councillor Graham Simmonds.The joint statement by Anthony O’Sullivan, chief executive, and…
Morrisons supermarket confirmed for Bargoed regeneration scheme
Supermarket chain Morrisons has officially been unveiled as the tenant for an ambitious development in Bargoed which will see 300 new jobs created.It has been a year since the company was announced…
Police appeal for missing Hengoed man, 54
Gwent Police is appealing for information to trace 54-year-old Stephen Cartwright, who is missing from the Hengoed area.Mr Cartwright was reported as missing to police on Tuesday February 22. He is described…
Council tax rates for 2011-2012 approved by Caerphilly Council
Caerphilly County Borough Council has become the only local authority in Wales to implement a 0% increase in council tax.On Thursday, councillors approved the budget which will see £312.706m spent on frontline…