The new £300,000 Caerphilly Mountain Snackbar had its grand unveiling on the weekend.On Saturday, guests packed out the popular location to discover what had changed.Snack bar owner Gavin Jones, who originally bought…
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More than 70 fines issued by Caerphilly Council so far this year for littering and dog fouling
Caerphilly County Borough Council has issued more than 70 fines this year to residents littering and not picking up their dog’s mess.The fines of £75 were issued by council enforcement officers between…
Caerphilly councillor hits back at ‘negative’ comments about Tour of Britain
A Plaid Cymru councillor who represents a Caerphilly town ward has hit back at “negative” comments posted on Caerphilly Observer about the recent Tour of Britain cycle race.On Wednesday last week, hundreds…
Ystrad Mynach Hospital staff ignored signs of Deep Vein Thrombosis prior to woman’s death
A 58-year-old woman suffering from Alzheimer’s died at Ystrad Mynach Hospital after staff ignored signs of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), according to an official report.The woman’s family had asked for a doctor…
Markham graphic design student, 18, wins logo competition
An 18-year-old student from Markham has had his logo design chosen to represent a new council initiative to boost youngsters’ education and aspiration levels.Former Coleg Gwent student Rhys Lowry, 18, outshone competition…
Free Christmas town centre parking for shoppers
Shoppers are again set to receive a pre-Christmas boost with free parking at town centres across Caerphilly County Borough.Proposals to offer drivers up to two hours of free parking between December 10…
Fresh appeal by Council for more foster carers
Caerphilly County Borough Council has joined forces with other local authorities across Wales to encourage more people to become foster carers.Fifteen local authorities have joined the Wales Fostering 10+ Campaign, to help…
Latest road work information for A472 Ystrad Mynach
A one way system on the A472 in Ystrad Mynach, outside the New Cottage Dance Centre, will be reintroduced next week to allow eastbound traffic only, as previously used.
Railway bridge in Caerphilly town to close for gas main works
The railway bridge on Cardiff Road between Clive Street and St Martin’s Road at the top of Caerphilly town will be closed to northbound traffic from Monday September 19 for between one…
Look to the stars with an astronomy course at Ystrad Mynach College
Do you want to know about the planets and constellations? Do you want to know more about the night sky? Do you want to learn how to use a telescope?If so, an…