A campaign to get a statue of Cardiff City legend Fred Keenor is appealing to supporters of the football club to donate £1 each.The Fred Keenor Statue Committee is appealing to all…
Future of Welsh ports and airports to be examined in National Assembly inquiry
A new inquiry by a National Assembly for Wales committee will examine the importance of Welsh ports and airports to the Welsh economy, and how their potential can be developed.The Enterprise and…
Tir Y Berth man taken to court over dog mess
A Tir Y Berth man has been taken to court and fined for a dog fouling offence.John Evans, 55 of Asquith Street, Tir Y Berth, was prosecuted by Caerphilly County Borough Council…
Police investigate second arson attack in Rhymney
Update: Police keen to speak to person in area at time of first firePolice are investigating the possibility that an arson attack which hospitalised two people could be linked to a second…
Ice warning in Caerphilly County Borough after snow
The Met Office has issued an ice warning after snow fell in many parts of Caerphilly County Borough on Monday morning.The heavy snowfall many had feared failed to materialise with only higher…
Caerphilly Council ranked highly for its recycling
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been ranked as one of the UK’s best performing local authorities on recycling.Resource Magazine compiled a table using the percentage of household waste sent for reuse, recycling…
Ron Davies confirms interest in Police Commissioner role
Former Welsh Secretary and Caerphilly councillor Ron Davies has confirmed his interest in standing for election as a Police Commissioner.Speaking to Caerphilly Observer after the publication of a speculative piece in the…
Free scheme to help strengthen families
A project pledging to get parents and young people talking openly about the issues that affect them the most will be offering places again to local families this Spring.The Strengthening Families Programme,…
MRI scanner installed at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr will be able to perform MRI scans on patients after new equipment was installed at the hospital.The five tonne scanner was moved the short distance across from the Ystrad…
Match report: Cross Keys RFC 10 Bedwas RFC 9
Swalec Cup, Saturday January 28 2012 Match report by John Meredith and photography by Ian LovellWhilst the result records a one point win for Keys, the result could have been far worse…