A new outdoor games facility has been unveiled in Bargoed to get youngsters active in outdoor sport.The ‘3G’ facility, located next to Heolddu Comprehensive School in Bargoed, was funded by Caerphilly County…
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Police appeal after teens attack man, 23, in Bargoed
A gang of five teenagers set upon and attacked a 23-year-old man as he walked along a path.Police are appealing for information about the attack which happened on the path at the…
Community heroes honoured with Civic Awards
Community heroes from across Caerphilly County Borough have been honoured at a special civic awards ceremony.A celebration event was held at the council’s headquarters at Penallta House in Ystrad Mynach on Wednesday…
Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle’s blog: March 23
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news. Lindsay Whittle, Leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council. PLAID DELIVERS FOR BARGOED I’m…
Police release CCTV images of men wanted in connection with Bargoed brawl
Police have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to in connection with a brawl outside a Bargoed nightclub.The force has already arrested five men following the incident outside…
Original Factory shop opens in Bargoed
The Original Factory Shop has launched its new store in Bargoed in the former Woolworths building.Colin Leggatt, marketing director of the chain, said: “The Original Factory Shop is very pleased to open…
Gwent Police seek teenage recruits for cadet programme
Police in Caerphilly are about to launch a new recruitment drive to search for 20 teenage, volunteer police cadets.Over the next three weeks Caerphilly Local Policing Unit is asking students aged between…
Police collecting card scheme a success in Bargoed
A scheme in Bargoed to help kids get to know their local police team by collecting ‘top trump’ style cards has been hailed a success.In total, 19 children managed to collect the…
Morrisons supermarket confirmed for Bargoed regeneration scheme
Supermarket chain Morrisons has officially been unveiled as the tenant for an ambitious development in Bargoed which will see 300 new jobs created.It has been a year since the company was announced…
Police step-up patrols in Bargoed after increase in ‘egging’
Houses in Bargoed are being covered in eggs by drunken youths.Police in the town have reported a sharp rise in the number of houses being ‘egged’ throughout the Bargoed area and have…