Parkview is a Gwalia supported housing project in Blackwood which offers people who are homeless and who have suffered alcohol or drugs issues in their past the opportunity to find and keep…
What varieties of tomato can be grown in the UK
Tomatoes are healthy, nutritious and tasty, and are one of the easiest fruits to grow in the garden or even on the windowsill. They come in a huge range of varieties and…
£3,800 already raised for Caerphilly County Borough Mayor’s charities
Thousands of pounds has been raised at the official launch of this year’s Mayor’s charity appeal. Each year, the new Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough Council chooses which charities will benefit from…
Fly-tipping drops by 42% in Caerphilly County Borough in a year
Instances of fly-tipping across Caerphilly County Borough have dropped by 42% in a year, according to Welsh Government figures. Caerphilly County Borough Council has reported that in the financial year 2011/12 there…
Caerphilly man completes charity Triathlon
A Caerphilly resident took the plunge, got in gear and laced up his running shoes on Sunday August 19 at Tri Together – a triathlon event organised by Leonard Cheshire Disability. Alun…
Trecenydd printer signs deal with Cardiff Blues
A printing company based in Trecenydd has signed a deal with rugby side Cardiff Blues to become its official print partner. The five figure deal between Pink Panther, based at Trecenydd Business…
Bargoed youngsters can have their say on community changes
Bargoed’s Neighbourhood Policing Team are inviting youngsters from the town to attend a youth PACT (Partners and Communities Together) meeting this week. The youth PACT meeting is an opportunity for youngsters to…
Friends hope to raise £2,000 for Help for Heroes with bike ride from Caernarfon to Caerphilly
Three friends will be setting off on a 190 mile cycle ride from Caernarfon Castle to Caerphilly Castle on Friday to raise cash for charity Help for Heroes. Tony Griffths, 54, Jason…
GCSE results 2012: Pass rate improves in Caerphilly County Borough
The pass rate for GCSEs, grades A* to C, in Caerphilly County Borough has risen to 60.7% compared to 58.6% last year. The overall pass rate for grades A* to G has…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Plenty of options available after GCSEs and A-levels
In his regular column for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Business Forum’s chair Tony Sheehan looks at the options available to people post-GCSEs and A-levels