Caerphilly County Borough Counci has said it has been overwhelmed by the response for its world record attempt on Monday.The local authority, in celebration of this year’s Tour of Britain cycle race…
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Winning competition design for Aberbargoed Primary School pupil
Pupils from Ysgol Bro Sannan and Aberbargoed Primary have design a new adventure hero character to help visitors to nature reserve.The children took part in a competition to promote the Grasslands Project…
Be a pro for a day at Glamorgan Cricket Club
Budding young cricket stars are being given the chance to experience the life of a professional cricketer for a day in Wales.Thirty cricket fans, aged eight to 16, will win a Be…
Bike safety questions at Big Cheese wins Abertysswg resident a mountain bike
A visit to Caerphilly County Borough Council’s road safety marquee at this year’s Big Cheese Festival turned out to be a prize-winning experience for one local resident.Shannon Bevan, 16, from Abertysswg, entered…
Trade unions back Caerphilly Council’s trainee plan
Trade unions Unison and the GMB have welcomed a council scheme to offer 150 training scheme places to youngsters.The scheme includes 100 apprenticeships and trainee positions and 50 work experience places and…
Gwent Police warn people not to spread online rioting rumours after arrests
UPDATE: Gwent Police arrest third man over internet riot rumoursGwent Police has issued a warning to members of the public to use social media responsibly and not spread rumours about rioting in…
Bedwas engineering firm named as finalists in national awards
A Bedwas company which manufactures metal sorting equipment has made it through to the finals of the National Recycling Awards.
Eriez Magnetics Europe, based on Bedwas House Industrial Estate, was named as a finalist in the MRW National Recycling Awards after being nominated in the Vehicles, Plant or Equipment Supplier of the Year category.
Machen Mountain Race cancelled over health and safety fears
This year’s Machen Mountain Race has been cancelled over health and safety fears.The annual race sees more than 200 runners take part and is considered to be one of the UK’s top…
Arriva Trains Wales to close Ninian Park station on Cardiff City FC match days
Arriva Trains Wales has announced it is closing Ninian Park Station for all of Cardiff City’s home fixtures this season.The company is planning to suspend services for three hours either side of…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: August 10
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Blackwood WoodsCampaigners Andrew Farina-Childs and Delwyn Davies, two Blackwood councillors, deserve credit for their…