Environment Agency Wales is monitoring river levels closely over the next few days and into the Bank Holiday as unsettled weather has been forecast by the Met Office. The unsettled weather will…
New petrol station planned for Sainsbury’s Pontllanfraith
Sainsbury’s in Pontllanfraith is to get a new petrol station – the supermarket chain has announced.
Fresh doubt over planned Llanbradach medical centre
The Church in Wales has said talks are still ongoing to build a new health centre on the site of a former church in Llanbradach – despite submitting a planning application for…
Plaid Cymru pledge to freeze Caerphilly Council Tax for second year
Leading Plaid Cymru councillors have said they will keep their pledge to freeze council tax for the second year running. Caerphilly County Borough Council was the only Welsh authority to peg council…
Project to boost people’s IT skills in Caerphilly County Borough
A new three-year initiative in Caerphilly County Borough is help people improve their computer skills. The project, called Get IT Together, is focused on helping older people and individuals with disabilities gain…
Llamau charity appeal for unwanted Christmas presents
Homelessness and domestic abuse charity Llamau is appealing to people for donations of any unwanted Christmas presents. Deborah Holland, marketing manager for the charity, said: “If you received a present which you…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: December 28
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news. Library Service It’s great to see that progress is being made on developing…
£5.5m funding for ‘personalised’ mental health services in Wales
New funding worth £5.5m to improve mental health services in Wales has been announced by Health Minister Lesley Griffiths. £3.5m will go towards support at a local level, meaning enhanced mental health…
Pontypool RFC 16 Bedwas RFC 6
Principality Welsh Premiership, Monday December 26 2011. Match report by John Meredith and photography by Ian Lovell Bedwas let a slender half time advantage slip to present victory to Pooler in a…
Wales Women announce Six Nations squad
Wales Women’s head coach Rhys Edwards has named a 28-strong squad for the 2012 Six Nations campaign with Cardiff Quins’ back row Rachel Taylor unveiled as the captain. Taylor, who has fought…