Blackwood’s Maes Manor Hotel was bought out of administration for £520,000, a new report by PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has revealed.
Veterans remember D-Day at Newbridge commemoration
The sixth of the sixth marked 70 years since more than 320,000 allied troops landed in Normandy. Roy Morton was one of the first – fighting on the beaches for the initial…
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Rugby Union: Wales team to face South Africa
Wales Head Coach Warren Gatland has named an experienced side to take on the Springboks in the first test on Saturday. Adam Jones will make his 100th International appearance in the game…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: June 12
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news. Defibrillators The importance of having defibrillators in public places was highlighted two years ago when the footballer…
Rugby League: Scorpions stun Skolars in London to gain their first competitive win
RUGBY LEAGUE: South Wales Scorpions won their first competitive first team match after 342 days and 16 consecutive defeats. They beat London Skolars 48-18 in the Kingstone Press Championship One Division in…
Rugby League: Valley Cougars in emphatic nine try win at Bristol Sonics
RUGBY LEAGUE: Danyl Davies scored a hat-trick of long-range tries as Valley Cougars scored nine tries in a 48-18 win over struggling Bristol Sonics on June 7 in National Conference League South….
Caerphilly Magistrates’ Court to close under Ministry of Justice proposals
The Ministry of Justice has announced plans to close Caerphilly Magistrates’ Court. The UK Government department said the cost of repairing the building on Mountain Road would be too great, given its…
Firefighters walkout in 24-hour strike over pensions
Firefighters have staged a 24-hour walkout today, starting at 9am, in an ongoing dispute over pensions. Another strike is also set for Saturday June 21 between 9am and 5pm. In addition between…
Caerphilly Council to pay new chief executive £142,000 a year
Caerphilly County Borough Council has agreed to recruit a new interim chief executive on a salary of £142,524 a year leading to clashes between Labour and Plaid Cymru.