Residents in Bargoed and Blackwood are being reminded to close and lock their doors and windows following a number of burglaries in the area.Over the last week, eight houses have been targeted…
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Education project set for Risca’s Waun Fawr Brickworks site
Councillors have agreed that a former brickworks site in Risca can be used as part of an animal education project for disadvantaged kids.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet has decided the former Waun…
Caerphilly Business Forum: Hung Parliament is “worst case scenario”
The general election result of a hung Parliament is a “worst case scenario” for local firms – according to the Caerphilly Business Forum.
The business association’s vice chairman Andrew Diplock said the last thing that was needed was political bickering.
Mr Diplock said: “The recession has been particularly tough on SMEs in South Wales and business owners have had to batten down the hatches to enable their businesses to ride out the storm.”
Bomb scare in Caerphilly town centre
Cardiff Road in Caerphilly town centre was shut down for 20 minutes earlier today after a bomb scare.Police cordoned off the road after reports that a vehicle was making a suspicious noise…
Labour victory in Caerphilly & Islwyn
Labour has held both Caerphilly and Islwyn in this year’s general election.Wayne David has been returned as Caerphilly’s MP for the third time with a reduced majority of 10,755.In a shock result…
General election in Caerphilly and Islwyn: Vote today
Labour has held both Caerphilly and Islwyn in this year’s general election.
Wayne David has been returned as Caerphilly’s MP for the third time with a reduced majority of 10,755.
In a shock result Brighton and Hove City Councillor Maria Caulfield has come second for the Conservatives beating Caerphilly’s Plaid Cymru council leader Lindsay Whittle.
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: May 5
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.General ElectionPounding the streets is tough enough when you’re fit and healthy but is, frankly,…
Man jailed for killing Llanbradach pensioner
A man suffering from schizophrenia has been detained indefinitely at a high security hospital after he admitted stabbing a pensioner with a bread knife.Cardiff Crown Court was told that Martin Davies, 23,…
Aberbargoed teen wins £250 through safer driving
A newly qualified motorist has won a £250 cash prize after signing up to course to make her a safer driver.
Rebeca James, 18, from Aberbargoed, was entered into a prize draw when she signed up for the Pass Plus scheme after her test.
Pass Plus is an extra set of lessons new drivers can take to help make them safer drivers.
Outgoing Caerphilly Mayor raises £14,000
Penmaen councillor John Evans, 67, has raised more than £14,000 for charity during his stint as the Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough.The outgoing Mayor raised the cash throughout the past year for…