A Royal Navy aircrewman and paramedic from Caerphilly will be spending his New Year’s Eve at the UK’s busiest helicopter search and rescue unit.Former St Cenydd School pupil Petty Officer Taff Ashman,…
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Bargoed ex-soldier honoured with MBE in New Year’s list
An ex-soldier from Bargoed has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s honours for services to wheelchair rugby.Phil Davies, 50, started playing rugby at Bargoed RFC as a junior and joined…
Public urged to have their views on police plan
People are being urged to send in their views on Government plans to reform policing.The Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill, if passed into law, would scrap police authorities from 2012 and…
New nursery in Gelligaer to open after council help
A former stables set in the grounds of an old rectory is to open as a nursery in the New Year after help from Caerphilly Council.Bunny Meadow Day Nursery is based in…
Public artwork unveiled in Blackwood
Two new pieces of public artwork have been unveiled in Blackwood town centre.The first sculpture ‘Workhorses’ by local artist Rubin Eynon has been unveiled on the approach to Blackwood bus station.The eye-catching…
Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle’s blog: December 29
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news – including Plaid’s pledge to freeze council tax in Caerphilly County Borough.
Plaid Cymru pledges two-year council tax freeze
Councillors on Plaid Cymru-led Caerphilly County Borough Council have pledged to freeze council tax for the next two years.Councillor Lindsay Whittle, Plaid leader of the council, said: “Council tax is one of…
Rough Guide author names Caerphilly Castle and Big Cheese as top attractions
Caerphilly Castle and the town’s Big Cheese festival have been named two of Wales’ top attractions.Rough Guide author Mike Parker was asked by the Valleys Heart and Soul campaign to create a…
New business to raise cash for Ruperra Conservation Trust
The Ruperra Conservation Trust in Caerphilly is setting up a business selling logs and firewood as part of a drive to raise funds for its woodland work.The trust, which was set up…
Valley Lines train staff on strike
A 24-hour walk-out of train staff on Valley Lines services will be held on Monday. Staff at Arriva Trains Wales represented by the RMT union are in a dispute over pay and…