As demand for new cars reaches its peak with the September registration plate change, so the used car market is flooded with the cars of owners attempting to sell their vehicle to…
20mph speed limit for Fiddlers Elbow Bridge
A temporary 20mph speed limit has been imposed on a busy road bridge after it was discovered that urgent repairs were needed. The speed limit is in place on the eastbound carriageway…
HSBC Bargoed branch to close
The HSBC branch in Bargoed is set to close, forcing customers to travel to Blackwood to access vital bank services. Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert has raised “serious concern” about the closure and…
Bargoed couple still happily married 70 years after wartime wedding
A couple have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in Rhymney, having married in Bewdellty Church on August 26 1944.
Who said politicians were dry people? Caerphilly and Islwyn representatives take the ice bucket challenge
Politicians have got behind the ice bucket challenge craze that is saturating social media in aid of charity.
Bargoed woman vows not to be put off volunteering after Morocco blade attack
A Bargoed woman who was attacked with a blade in Morocco has vowed not to be put off from volunteering overseas. Naomie Greenslade, 22, was returning home from a restaurant during a…
Rugby Union: Bedwas lose out on British and Irish Cup chance
Bedwas narrowly missed out on a chance to play in the British and Irish Cup after losing 25-41 against Newport in the semi-final play-off on August 30.
Father dies a month after being stabbed by boy in Blackwood
Tributes have been paid to a Blackwood father who died after being stabbed multiple times by a 16-year-old boy.
Charity football match planned in memory of Jake Sweeney
A charity football match has been planned in memory of Jake Sweeney, who died after being assaulted in Caerphilly town centre.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: September 4
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.