The historic Newbridge Institute and Memorial Hall has secured £2.9 million funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund for its restoration.The Grade II* listed ‘Newbridge Memo’, as it is affectionately known, won national…
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Enzo Calzaghe collects MBE
Newbridge boxing trainer Enzo Calzaghe – father of former world champ Joe – has been presented with his MBE.The Italian national was unable to collect his honour from Buckingham Palace so was…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: June 9
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Mayoral CarCaerphilly Observer readers may have read widespread media coverage about the cost of ferrying…
Newbridge headteacher honoured at 10 Downing Street
A head teacher has been recognised for her hard work with a reception at 10 Downing Street.Lesley Perry, who is head of Newbridge, was nominated by Islwyn MP, Don Touhig for her…
Defence contract creates 200 jobs in Newbridge
A US defence firm which has a manufacturing base in Newbridge and Oakdale has secured a £4billion contract which will create 200 jobs.General Dynamics has won the Government contract to build 600…
Boy, 15, arrested after Newbridge Londis attack
A 15 year-old Newbridge boy has been arrested in connection with an attack on a 56-year-old man outside a Londis shop.The boy was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of grievous bodily harm…
International rugby referee Nigel Owens to give talk
Rugby fans are in for a treat next month as international rugby union referee Nigel Owens is set to pay a visit to Newbridge Rugby Club as part of World Book Day.The…
Police appeal after Newbridge assault
A 56-year-old man had to be taken to hospital with multiple face fractures after he was attacked by a youth.Gwent Police is appealing for information to the assault that happened 7pm on…
Newbridge woman killed in Aberbeeg crash named
A Newbridge woman killed in a car crash with a Stagecoach bus has been named.Michelle Jenkins, 39, was driving her Rover convertible on the A467 between Crumlin and Aberbeeg, near the Glandwr…
Have your say on Caerphilly buses
Bus passengers across Caerphilly County Borough will get the chance to have their say about their local services on Friday at a bus users’ surgery. Organised by Caerphilly County Borough Council and…