Residents across Caerphilly County Borough are being encouraged to show their Welsh pride this St David’s Day by coming along to a series of special lunchtime concert celebration events.Local schools and choirs…
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Car key theft warning for Bargoed area
Residents need to be more vigilant with their home security and car keys, say police, after an increase in thieves breaking into a house to steal the vehicle parked outside.Gwent Police have…
Caerphilly Trading Standards warn of price comparison phone scam
Scam phone callers are tempting people to part with their credit card details with claims of cheap gas and electricity in a bid to defraud them.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Trading Standards are…
Bargoed, Blackwood and Caerphilly Peacocks saved after sale
Cardiff-based fashion retailer Peacocks has been sold in a deal with Edinburgh Woollen Mill, saving 36 jobs in Caerphilly County Borough.Administers KPMG have confirmed the three stores will remain open after it…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: February 22
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Bargoed I showed some visitors around Hanbury Chapel in Bargoed which has been transformed…
Residents rename ‘Spar Square’ in Bargoed
Bargoed residents have helped rename a square in the town centre.The public space, known locally as ‘Spar Square’, which is half-way along High Street, has been officially renamed ‘Royal Square’.Many suggestions were…
Campaign to get over-55s in Caerphilly County Borough online
Over-55s in Caerphilly County Borough are being offered free help and advice to reconnect with friends and family via the internet.The new Love to Reconnect campaign, which is part of the wider…
Bargoed cinema scheme gets go-ahead
Councillors have agreed plans to fund a £5million cinema and retail development in Bargoed town centre.A meeting of full council has agreed to the authority building a cinema to lease to a…
February’s blood donation dates for Caerphilly, Blackwood, Ystrad Mynach and Bargoed
The Welsh Blood Service is coming soon to a venue near you.Please see listed below details of forthcoming blood donation sessions in your area.To view a comprehensive list of all our blood…
Bargoed motorists warned not to park illegally
Police in Bargoed town centre are warning motorists not to park illegally after a rise in motorists parking on pavements.After recent road changes in the town centre, motorists are parking their vehicles…