Operating out of a top secret allotment in Caerphilly, Tyrone Layman had been growing giant vegetables with his late father – and championship grower – John Layman, since 1997.
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Could developers build homes on toxic land at former tar plant? Residents want them stopped
The former Ness Tar plant, near Caerphilly town centre, is highlighted as a potential area for redevelopment on the council’s Caerphilly 2035 plans.
Council workers praised for storm efforts
Council workers have been praised for their efforts over the weekend in dealing with the fallout from storms Eunice and Franklin.
Number of children being home-schooled up by 76% in borough
The number of children registered for home education across Caerphilly County Borough has risen by 76% since before the Covid-19 pandemic started, new figures reveal.
Second booster jabs to be rolled out in spring
Over-75s, care home residents and anyone over the age of 12 who is immunosuppressed will be offered the vaccine.
Cancelled bin collections to resume after Storm Eunice
Bin collections are set to resume having been cancelled on Friday due to Storm Eunice.
Police council tax precept set to increase by 5.5%
The amount people pay in council tax towards policing in Gwent will increase by more than £15 in the next financial year, it has been confirmed.
How Senghenydd RFC rebuilt its youth side and rediscovered winning ways
Senghenydd RFC manager Richard Gater said the club had to move its focus away from winning and towards player development and enjoyment.
Hefin David MS: “The economic impact of the pandemic is now becoming clear”
Caerphilly Senedd Member Hefin David discusses Covid and its impact on the cost of living in his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer.
Former cafe could be demolished to make way for flats
Plans to demolish the former Pit Stop Cafe and replace it with six one-bedroom flats have been submitted.