220 30 1 2012-05-04T00:32:49+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=563098 475416 2012-04-26T17:00:24+01:00

A Welsh Assembly worker from Caerphilly has begun a 10,000 kilometre cycle ride to Istanbul for charity. John Chick set off on his mammoth bike ride from Cardiff to Turkey and back last week.

2012-05-04T00:32:49+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/563098/caerphilly-man-sets-off-on-10000km-charity-bike-ride-to-istanbul/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=caerphilly-man-sets-off-on-10000km-charity-bike-ride-to-istanbul 2011-10-27T14:33:25+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=354292 471498 2011-10-27T13:05:46+01:00

Caerphilly town centre could yet have another pub, after the owner of the former Woolworths building in Pentrebane Street submitted a planning application. The planning application is for a change of use from a shop (classed as A1) to a public house (classed as A3 – food and drink). The… Continue Reading

2011-10-27T14:33:25+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/354292/planning-application-submitted-for-new-pub-in-caerphilly-town/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=planning-application-submitted-for-new-pub-in-caerphilly-town 2011-10-26T12:33:52+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=351386 470630 2011-10-26T12:26:49+01:00

Buses will begin running from Caerphilly bus station again after phase two of controversial roadworks were finished. Cardiff Road will remain closed as work to replace a gas main continues, but buses will now run from Caerphilly bus station from 10am on Thursday October 27. All routes will return to… Continue Reading

2011-10-26T12:33:52+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/351386/buses-to-begin-running-again-through-caerphilly-town/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=buses-to-begin-running-again-through-caerphilly-town 2011-10-24T16:42:03+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=348830 469197 2011-10-24T15:39:49+01:00

A public meeting is to be held on Friday October 28 to discuss the ongoing roadworks in Caerphilly town centre. The meeting has been called by Labour Assembly Member Jeff Cuthbert, MP Wayne David and Eddie Talbot, the chair of the local traders association. Traders in the town centre have… Continue Reading

2011-10-24T16:42:03+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/348830/public-meeting-called-to-discuss-caerphilly-town-roadworks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=public-meeting-called-to-discuss-caerphilly-town-roadworks 2011-10-20T10:33:29+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=340621 466528 2011-10-20T09:00:19+01:00

Caerphilly town is to lose two major high street names by the end of this month when Mothercare and Birthdays close. Baby shop Mothercare will close on October 24, while greetings card chain Birthdays with close its doors on October 31. A spokeswoman for Mothercare said: “We can confirm that… Continue Reading

2011-10-20T10:33:29+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/340621/mothercare-and-birthdays-to-close-caerphilly-town-stores/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mothercare-and-birthdays-to-close-caerphilly-town-stores 2011-10-18T10:33:56+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=337028 464776 2011-10-18T10:04:07+01:00

“Caerphilly town centre is open for business” is the message from a leading councillor after traders warned that gas roadworks were threatening their livelihoods. The ongoing works by Wales and West Utilities is causing huge disruption with Cardiff Road completely shut-off. The council has said it is keen to encourage… Continue Reading

2011-10-18T10:33:56+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/337028/caerphilly-town-centre-is-open-says-councillor-ron-davies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=caerphilly-town-centre-is-open-says-councillor-ron-davies 2011-10-17T10:33:24+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=335775 463976 2011-10-17T10:28:39+01:00

Organisers for this year’s Caerphilly town fireworks display have announced it will be held on Saturday November 5. Set against the back drop of Caerphilly Castle, the free event starts at 7pm. Over the last 20 years, the firework display has raised thousands of pounds for local charity. This year… Continue Reading

2011-10-17T10:33:24+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/335775/caerphilly-castle-fireworks-2011-to-be-held-on-november-5/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=caerphilly-castle-fireworks-2011-to-be-held-on-november-5 2011-10-17T10:33:25+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=335769 463979 2011-10-17T09:59:44+01:00

Details of how Caerphilly town centre traders can apply for compensation for loss of business during the ongoing roadworks have been published. Last week Caerphilly Observer told how the closure of Cardiff Road gas works had led some traders to report a drop in trade of up to 85%, leading… Continue Reading

2011-10-17T10:33:25+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/335769/compensation-details-for-caerphilly-town-traders/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=compensation-details-for-caerphilly-town-traders 2011-10-12T18:35:14+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=327335 461583 2011-10-12T17:06:52+01:00

Caerphilly’s Labour politicians have called for urgent action over the disruption caused by gas main works in the town centre. AM Jeff Cuthbert and MP Wayne David have waded into the row after town centre traders said the closure of Cardiff Road was choking businesses. Mr Cuthbert has raised the… Continue Reading

2011-10-12T18:35:14+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/327335/caerphillys-labour-politicians-put-pressure-on-over-gas-roadworks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=caerphillys-labour-politicians-put-pressure-on-over-gas-roadworks 2011-10-12T14:38:08+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=327324 461349 2011-10-12T13:49:54+01:00

Caerphilly town traders have been urged by local councillors to seek compensation after a slump in business caused by major gas roadworks. Plaid Cymru ward councillors Colin Elsbury, James Fussell and Stephen Kent said that contractors Wales and West Utilities operate a compensation scheme and more information can be obtained… Continue Reading

2011-10-12T14:38:08+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/327324/caerphilly-town-traders-urged-to-apply-for-compensation-over-lost-business/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=caerphilly-town-traders-urged-to-apply-for-compensation-over-lost-business 2011-10-12T10:41:09+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=325053 461061 2011-10-12T09:26:46+01:00

Major gas roadworks in Caerphilly town centre are choking trade and threatening people’s livelihoods, according to local business. Traders are furious about the closure of Cardiff Road and say that trade has dropped off by between 60% and 85% since it was shut on Monday as part of a multimillion… Continue Reading

2011-10-12T10:41:09+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/325053/gas-roadworks-in-caerphilly-town-centre-could-put-shops-out-of-business/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gas-roadworks-in-caerphilly-town-centre-could-put-shops-out-of-business 2011-10-10T10:39:33+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=320447 459525 2011-10-10T09:30:06+01:00

The Malcolm Uphill, the new JD Wetherspoon pub in Caerphilly town, will open its doors on Tuesday, October 11. The company said it has spent £1.4 million re-developing the CoCo building in Cardiff Road. The building was originally erected in 1966, as Lawrence House, and last used as the CoCo… Continue Reading

2011-10-10T10:39:33+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/320447/malcolm-uphill-wetherspoon-pub-gets-ready-for-opening/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=malcolm-uphill-wetherspoon-pub-gets-ready-for-opening 2011-10-07T10:36:19+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=314246 458050 2011-10-07T09:00:20+01:00

Caerphilly town’s new police station is to open its doors from Monday. The Caerphilly Neighbourhood Policing Team will move into the new address at 4a Market Street opposite the Visit Caerphilly Centre. The building used to be home to the Campaign newspaper before it moved out of the town. The… Continue Reading

2011-10-07T10:36:19+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/314246/new-caerphilly-police-station-opens-monday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-caerphilly-police-station-opens-monday 2011-10-05T16:35:44+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=313074 456763 2011-10-05T14:37:40+01:00

St Martin’s Comprehensive School in Caerphilly has opened its doors to the local community so that residents can use the school’s pool and fitness facilities outside of school hours. As well as enjoying swimming sessions, fitness fans can join classes such as Abs Blast, Kids Street Dance, Leg, Bums &… Continue Reading

2011-10-05T16:35:44+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/313074/caerphilly-town-residents-can-go-back-to-school-to-get-fit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=caerphilly-town-residents-can-go-back-to-school-to-get-fit 2011-10-05T10:36:01+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=309883 456335 2011-10-05T09:00:33+01:00

Caerphilly town centre could have a fifth betting shop after plans for a new one were submitted to the council. The former Sue Ryder charity shop at 85 Cardiff Road is the proposed new home to the betting shop. It is not yet known which betting shop brand will take… Continue Reading

2011-10-05T10:36:01+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/309883/fifth-betting-shop-for-caerphilly-town-centre/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fifth-betting-shop-for-caerphilly-town-centre 2011-10-04T13:24:49+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=309881 455579 2011-10-04T10:57:17+01:00

Motorists are being advised to avoid Caerphilly town centre while major gas works take place. For two weeks from October 10, the traffic light junction of Clive Street, Bartlett Street and Cardiff Road will be closed. Traffic from Bartlett street will not be allowed to enter Cardiff Road or Clive… Continue Reading

2011-10-04T13:24:49+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/309881/major-gas-roadworks-to-cause-disruption-through-caerphilly-town-centre/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=major-gas-roadworks-to-cause-disruption-through-caerphilly-town-centre 2011-09-30T16:36:24+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=304925 453631 2011-09-30T16:00:54+01:00

From this Saturday shoppers will have to remember to take their bags before they head out to the shops as Wales becomes the first UK country to introduce a charge for single use carrier bags From October 1, all retailers will charge 5p per single-use carrier bag. A single-use carrier… Continue Reading

2011-09-30T16:36:24+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/304925/single-use-carrier-bag-charge-introduced-this-saturday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=single-use-carrier-bag-charge-introduced-this-saturday 2011-09-30T16:36:26+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=304922 453632 2011-09-30T15:00:57+01:00

Wayne David, Labour MP for Caerphilly, has congratulated local schoolchildren for their efforts in collecting Tesco vouchers for the schools. Mr David presented gifts to pupils from a total of ten schools in recognition of the work they had done in collecting vouchers for school computers. He recently visited stores… Continue Reading

2011-09-30T16:36:26+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/304922/schoolchildren-rewarded-for-their-efforts-collecting-tesco-vouchers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=schoolchildren-rewarded-for-their-efforts-collecting-tesco-vouchers 2011-09-28T18:36:30+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=302295 452228 2011-09-28T17:00:06+01:00

The Caerphilly Friends of the Earth group has been recognised at the organisation’s national conference for its work. The group was announced as winners of the Earthmovers Award for Group of the Year – beating more than 200 other Friends of the Earth local groups. Bleddyn Lake, co-ordinator of Caerphilly… Continue Reading

2011-09-28T18:36:30+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/302295/caerphilly-friends-of-the-earth-win-national-award/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=caerphilly-friends-of-the-earth-win-national-award 2011-09-27T16:40:32+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=300057 451283 2011-09-27T15:12:13+01:00

From this Saturday shoppers will have to remember to take their bags before they head out to the shops. On October 1 Wales becomes the first UK country to introduce a charge for single use carrier bags. Workers from Caerphilly County Borough Council will be out and about from Monday… Continue Reading

2011-09-27T16:40:32+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/300057/caerphilly-council-offers-free-bags-ahead-of-carrier-bag-charge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=caerphilly-council-offers-free-bags-ahead-of-carrier-bag-charge 2011-09-26T18:36:06+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=298926 450560 2011-09-26T16:49:27+01:00

A Caerphilly rock band are heading to the final of a national music competition with the aim of clinching the £100,000 prize on offer. Five-piece Blackwaters are hoping to hit the right notes at the national final of the Surface Festival this Saturday, being held at London’s 2,500 capacity IndigO2.… Continue Reading

2011-09-26T18:36:06+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/298926/caerphilly-rock-band-blackwaters-get-ready-for-the-gig-of-their-lives/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=caerphilly-rock-band-blackwaters-get-ready-for-the-gig-of-their-lives 2011-09-23T14:36:47+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=293477 449095 2011-09-23T14:18:41+01:00

More than a thousand people have applied for a job at the new JD Wetherspoon pub in Caerphilly town. The Malcolm Uphill, which is due to open next month, has 48 part-time and full-time positions available, but has been swamped with 1,112 applications – but the figure might even be… Continue Reading

2011-09-23T14:36:47+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/293477/1000-apply-for-48-jobs-at-caerphilly-wetherspoon-pub-the-malcolm-uphill/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=1000-apply-for-48-jobs-at-caerphilly-wetherspoon-pub-the-malcolm-uphill 2011-09-22T08:33:12+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=291263 447985 2011-09-22T08:28:27+01:00

Antisocial behaviour across Bedwas and Caerphilly is down by 39.3% and 40.1% respectively than this time last year. The results, announced by Gwent Police represent more than 1,100 fewer incidents and comes off the back of a summer campaign held with South Wales Police to reassure rsidents that police… Continue Reading

2011-09-22T08:33:12+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/291263/antisocial-behaviour-down-in-caerphilly-and-bedwas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=antisocial-behaviour-down-in-caerphilly-and-bedwas 2011-09-20T14:33:19+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=289027 446701 2011-09-20T14:09:32+01:00

An amateur cake-maker from Caerphilly is to have her home-made rhubarb crumble cheesecake tasted by millions after she won a competition on ITV’s This Morning. Zoe Williams, 25, will see her creation on the shelves of Tesco after beating two other finalists last week. She will get her picture put… Continue Reading

2011-09-20T14:33:19+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/289027/caerphilly-cake-maker-wins-dessert-competition-on-itv1s-this-morning/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=caerphilly-cake-maker-wins-dessert-competition-on-itv1s-this-morning 2011-09-20T10:33:12+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=287558 446413 2011-09-20T09:00:54+01:00

The finale of stage four of the Tour of Britain cycle race held in Caerphilly town boosted the local economy by £300,000. Caerphilly County Borough Council has come up with the estimate and has said the extra media coverage the race brought to the town could also lead to a… Continue Reading

2011-09-20T10:33:12+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/287558/tour-of-britain-boosts-caerphilly-town-economy-by-300000/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tour-of-britain-boosts-caerphilly-town-economy-by-300000 2011-09-20T08:33:28+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=287554 446360 2011-09-20T08:11:45+01:00

The new £300,000 Caerphilly Mountain Snackbar had its grand unveiling on the weekend. On Saturday, guests packed out the popular location to discover what had changed. Snack bar owner Gavin Jones, who originally bought the business aged 21 in 1992, said: “The launch has been great. “It was touch and… Continue Reading

2011-09-20T08:33:28+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/287554/caerphilly-mountain-snack-bar-gets-grand-opening-after-300000-revamp/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=caerphilly-mountain-snack-bar-gets-grand-opening-after-300000-revamp 2011-09-19T14:33:28+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=282849 445858 2011-09-19T13:00:36+01:00

A Plaid Cymru councillor who represents a Caerphilly town ward has hit back at “negativeâ€* comments posted on Caerphilly Observer about the recent Tour of Britain cycle race. On Wednesday last week, hundreds of people lined the streets of Caerphilly town to witness the final leg of the fourth stage… Continue Reading

2011-09-19T14:33:28+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/282849/caerphilly-councillor-hits-back-at-negative-comments-about-tour-of-britain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=caerphilly-councillor-hits-back-at-negative-comments-about-tour-of-britain 2011-09-16T16:35:54+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=280649 444714 2011-09-16T15:00:05+01:00

The railway bridge on Cardiff Road between Clive Street and St Martin’s Road at the top of Caerphilly town will be closed to northbound traffic from Monday September 19 for between one and two weeks. Buses will not be able to travel into Caerphilly over this bridge and are diverted… Continue Reading

2011-09-16T16:35:54+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/280649/railway-bridge-in-caerphilly-town-to-close-for-gas-main-works/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=railway-bridge-in-caerphilly-town-to-close-for-gas-main-works 2011-09-16T12:33:35+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=279200 444481 2011-09-16T12:15:09+01:00

Have you been scammed, or do you want to see action to stamp out common fraud and scams? Caerphilly County Citizens Advice Bureau wants to enlist the help of our readers in its campaign to stop scammers offering dodgy deals that cost people billions of pounds every year. A recent… Continue Reading

2011-09-16T12:33:35+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/279200/help-caerphilly-citizens-advice-bureau-beat-the-scammers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=help-caerphilly-citizens-advice-bureau-beat-the-scammers 2011-09-13T09:03:25+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=275130 442068 2011-09-13T08:50:27+01:00

The final countdown has begun for Wednesday’s Welsh stage of the Tour of Britain cycle race. Caerphilly County Borough is to host the final section of stage four of the race with 96 of the world’s best cyclists, including stage one winner Mark Cavendish, expected to arrive in Nelson, from… Continue Reading

2011-09-13T09:03:25+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/275130/caerphilly-county-borough-gets-ready-for-tour-of-britain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=caerphilly-county-borough-gets-ready-for-tour-of-britain