Former Coronation Street actor Sean Wilson, aka Martin Platt, will be making a special appearance at this year’s Big Cheese Festival in Caerphilly.Since leaving the ITV1 soap, Sean has become a keen…
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100 motorists fined for illegal parking in Ystrad Mynach
One hundred parking tickets were issued last month in Ystrad Mynach during a crackdown on illegal parking by police.Caerphilly County Borough Council and Gwent Police handed out the £30 fines after complaints…
Update on works on the A472 north of Hafodyrynys
Repairs to a retaining wall on the A472 just north of Hafodyrynys, on the left hand side as you travel towards Pontypool, are continuing.
Andrew RT Davies named as new leader of Welsh Conservatives
Andrew RT Davies has been named the new leader of the Welsh Conservatives in the Assembly.The declaration was made on Thursday, following a count of members’ ballot papers at the SWALEC Stadium…
Crime in Gwent falls by 10%
Overall crime in the area covered by Gwent Police fell by 10%, accroding to new Home Office figures.The figures, which cover the12 months to March 2011, reveal there were 4,559 fewer victims…
Work due to begin on Bargoed High Street regeneration
Work to transform Bargoed High Street is to begin shortly.The improvements to High Street and Upper High Street are part of the second phase of the European Union-back improvement scheme for Bargoed…
Pupils at Lewis Girls’ School get money lessons from Caerphilly Citizen’s Advice
Volunteers from Caerphilly County Citizen’s Advice Bureau have been helping school children to make their money go further.Between January and May 2011, more than 40 lessons were run for students in Years…
Welsh Government proposes ban on smoking in cars carrying children
Wales could be the first European country to ban smoking in vehicles carrying children, First Minister Carwyn Jones has announced.Mr Jones said legislation could be considered later in the current five-year Assembly…
Caerphilly County Borough schools praised for PE
Nine schools in Caerphilly County Borough have been given glowing reports for their work in PE this year.The schools have been awarded the ‘ActiveMarc Cymru’, which recognises commitment to developing high quality…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: July 13
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Youth EmploymentTackling youth employment is a key priority for me and I took part…