The group hoping to transform the historic Caerphilly Miners’ Hospital into a community centre once its closed as a working hospital has taken its first step to becoming a registered charity.The Caerphilly…
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Pensioner crashed plane into goalposts at Newbridge Leisure Centre
A 65-year-old unqualified air pilot crashed his plane into a set of goal posts as he practised his skills on some playing fields.The unnamed pilot was carrying out some test ground runs…
Caerphilly Business Forum: New Year, new start, new business
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Andrew Diplock, chair of Caerphilly Business Forum, discusses an upcoming event to help new businessesThere has been plenty of talk about the phenomenon of social…
Tories select homegrown Assembly candidate for Caerphilly
The Conservative Party has selected Caerphilly-born Owen Meredith as its candidate for the Welsh Assembly elections in May.Following his selection, Meredith, who is currently employed as a Parliamentary researcher for Stafford MP…
Police appeal for missing Bargoed man, 34
UPDATE: Police reported on January 21 that Mr Williams has been located safe and well.Gwent Police is appealing for information to trace a missing 34-year-old Bargoed man.Marcus Williams was reported missing from his…
Bargoed multiplex cinema plans move forward
The next phase of the redevelopment of Bargoed – which could include a multiplex cinema – has been given the go-ahead.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet has agreed for officers to begin pursuing…
Farmers urged to join crime prevention scheme in Caerphilly County Borough
Farmers are being urged to join a rural crime prevention scheme in the Caerphilly County Borough.Gwent Police and South Wales Police have worked with the National Farmers Union (NFU) Mutual, NFU Cymru…
Forestry Commission Wales investigate invasive plant species to protect woodland streams and rivers
Plans to protect hundreds of miles of riverbank in South Wales are being drawn-up after ecologists completed the first year of a major survey into their condition.The four-year survey was commissioned by…
Fight to save Glanynant Memorial Hall
Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert has declared his full backing for Labour’s bid to save Glanynant Memorial Hall.A report to Plaid-led Caerphilly Council in September proposed that funding to the hall be scrapped…
Caerphilly Council warns of new council tax scam
Caerphilly County Borough Council is urging residents to be vigilant about a new council tax scam.The council has recently received a call from a resident who had been contacted by a person…