A paedophile has been told to expect a lengthy prison sentence after he admitted raping an 11-year-old girl.Joseph Rees, 19, of Llantwit Fardre, Pontypridd, attacked the girl in Llanbradach Park, near the…
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Garden safety event in Bargoed
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Trading Standards will be hosting the ‘Garden Safe’ event at Gilfach Bargoed Community Centre on Wednesday March 31.The event will run from 9.30am until 4.30pm, and aims to…
Digital TV switchover happening Wednesday
Wednesday will see the analogue TV signal from the Wenvoe transmitter switched off completely and replaced with a digital one.The historic event means viewers across Caerphilly County Borough will be able to…
Clocks go forward by an hour on Sunday
It’s that time of year again when we all completely forget about the clocks going forward and end up being late by an hour if we’re working in Sunday.British Summer Time (BST)…
Caerphilly AM to “Walk for Life”
Caerphilly’s Labour AM Jeff Cuthbert will take part in this Sunday’s ‘Walk for Life’ event to raise cash for the Kidney Foundation Wales.The walk will begin at 11am at Ystrad Mynach College…
Caerphilly Council to switch off lights for Earth Hour
Caerphilly County Borough Council is to switch off its lights tomorrow in support of Earth Hour.Organised by the World Wildlife Fund, its aim is to encourage local government, business, people and landmarks…
Motorists in Bargoed warned of thefts
Motorists in St Cattwg, Bargoed, should be extra vigilant after a spate of thefts from cars.Gwent Police has said that vehicles with items left on display have been targeted – in particular…
Cwmcarn newborn baby death: Police make new appeal
Police are to return to the Spar shop where a newborn baby boy was found dead.One week since the discovery of the baby at the rear of the shop in Newport Road,…
Blackwood football kit donation by Swalec
A Blackwood football club is stepping out into the pitch with confidence after a £500 kit donation from electricity firm Swalec.The company’s contribution was prompted by employee Alan Lucas, who coaches the…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: March 24
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Housing BenefitsThis week I wanted to highlight the impact Government cuts are likely to have…