Islwyn MP Chris Evans has thrown his weight behind Dementia Awareness Week which begins on the July 3.To show his support, he recently visited the Alzheimer’s Society in Pontllanfraith. Mr Evans met…
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Police warning after spate of shed and garage break-ins in Bargoed area
Police in Bargoed are reminding residents to check the security of their sheds and garages after a spate of 20 break-ins the Penybryn, Gelligaer and Penpedairheol areas in the last two weeks.Kate…
Plaid AM calls for help for those affected by Newport job losses
Lindsay Whittle, Plaid Cymru AM for the South East region, has described the loss of 150 jobs at the Passport Office in Newport as a bitter blow for the city.The UK Government…
North of the borough gets a tidy up from Caerphilly Council
New Tredegar, Brithdir and Tirphil recently got a clean-up from Caerphilly Council workers and school pupils.The council’s Tidy Towns Tidy Places and Fast Forward teams took part in the clean up concentrating…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Get ready for our annual awards
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Andrew Diplock, chair of Caerphilly Business Forum, looks ahead to the organisation’s annual awards.Preparations are well under way for our annual showpiece, the Caerphilly Business…
Hei-di-ho – Welsh music sessions for pre-school children
Fun and music for little peopleYou do not have to be a fluent Welsh speaker – come along and join in the fun.Thursdays between 10am and 11am at Caerphilly Rugby Club, Virginia…
Van seller ordered to pay £12,000 compensation for ‘clocking’
A van seller who routinely clocked the mileage on vehicles he sold has been ordered to pay more than £12,000 compensation after he was prosecuted by Trading Standards.William Carroll, 32, of Four…
New AM Lindsay Whittle waives £13,000 councillor allowance
The former leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council who stepped down after his election to the Welsh Assembly has said he will not be taking the £13,000 councillor allowance.Plaid Cymru’s Lindsay Whittle…
New leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council elected
Penmaen councillor Allan Pritchard has been elected as the new leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council.Cllr Pritchard, who was formerly the deputy leader of the council, was elected at a special council…
Llancaiach Fawr Manor to host regeneration conference
Delegates from public, private and voluntary sector organisations from across Caerphilly County Borough are set to attend a regeneration conference at Llancaiach Fawr Manor, in Nelson.The ‘Standing Conference’, on Wednesday May 25,…