Richard Gurner

Caerphilly

Publisher and Editor at Caerphilly Observer

Editor and Publisher of @CaerphillyObsvr

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Real-world training for real-world jobs at Black Mountains College

1 week ago | caerphilly.observer | Richard Gurner

Black Mountains College (BMC) is not your average college. Set in natural surroundings and community spaces of Treherbert in the Rhondda valleys, BMC offers a fresh and practical approach to learning that’s all about the future – for you, your community, and the planet. In partnership with Welcome to Our Woods and NPTC Group, we offer hands-on training in nature-based skills that are in high demand and are vital in today’s world.
Caerphilly nurse awarded British Empire Medal in King's Birthday Honours

1 week ago | caerphilly.observer | Richard Gurner

Support quality, independent, local journalism…that mattersFrom just £1 a month you can help fund our work – and use our website without adverts. Become a member todayA Caerphilly nurse has been recognised for her work in the NHS after being awarded a British Empire Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours. Tara Rees is an advanced nurse practitioner with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAV UHB) looking after patients with liver disease.
Caerphilly Business Club Expo being held on Thursday June 26

1 week ago | caerphilly.observer | Richard Gurner

If you’re running a business in Caerphilly, big, small or somewhere in between, this is one to show up for. The Caerphilly Business Club Expo is happening at Colliers Adventure Farm, Nelson with doors open 10am to 2pm and an optional networking breakfast from 8.30am. Expect relaxed networking, great local exhibitors, and some proper value in the sessions too. Andrew Coombs, former Welsh international and now business owner, will be speaking at breakfast.
Friends' 150-mile fundraising trek in memory of Abertridwr man Ben Crook

2 weeks ago | caerphilly.observer | Richard Gurner

Support quality, independent, local journalism…that mattersFrom just £1 a month you can help fund our work – and use our website without adverts. Become a member todayFriends of a father-of-two who died after a fall in Turkey are trekking from Senghenydd to Snowden to raise money for his children. Ben Crook, from Abertridwr, travelled to Antalya, Turkey, with his partner Jess Jenkins, and children, to celebrate his 32nd birthday in September last year.
Notice of application for a premises licence: Unit 2 Bowls Close Penyrheol

2 weeks ago | caerphilly.observer | Richard Gurner
'Missing' police evidence sees 145 cases collapse in the Gwent area over the two years

3 weeks ago | caerphilly.observer | Richard Gurner

Support quality, independent, local journalism…that mattersFrom just £1 a month you can help fund our work – and use our website without adverts. Become a member todayLost, damaged, or ‘missing’ evidence was to blame for the collapse of 145 prosecutions at Gwent Police over the past two years, according to research by the BBC’s Shared Data Unit.
Community calls on council to 'bring on the wall' after Storm Darragh collapse

3 weeks ago | caerphilly.observer | Richard Gurner

Support quality, independent, local journalism…that mattersFrom just £1 a month you can help fund our work – and use our website without adverts. Become a member todayChildren’s safety is being put at risk because of council inaction to replace a fallen wall at a well-used community hall, it has been claimed.
Stellar Starts Paediatric Therapy

3 weeks ago | caerphilly.observer | Richard Gurner

Caerphilly Miners Centre for the Community has welcomed Stellar Starts Paediatric Therapy into the fold of businesses operating from their Wellness Hub. Suzie Shanahan, owner of Stellar Starts Paediatric Therapy, is a highly-skilled Children’s Physiotherapist with over 16 years of specialist experience working with infants, children and young people. Suzie is experienced in assessing and treating children with a wide variety of conditions and complex needs.
Man arrested after bomb hoax in Rhys Road, Blackwood

3 weeks ago | caerphilly.observer | Richard Gurner

Support quality, independent, local journalism…that mattersFrom just £1 a month you can help fund our work – and use our website without adverts. Become a member todayA 39-year-old Blackwood man was arrested after a bomb hoax which saw police cordon the area off and evacuate residents from their homes. Gwent Police it was called at around 11.50am on Sunday June 1 after a suspicious device was found in a garden near Rhys Road, Blackwood.
Santander bank staff to be based at community centre Libanus Lifestyle

3 weeks ago | caerphilly.observer | Richard Gurner

Support quality, independent, local journalism…that mattersFrom just £1 a month you can help fund our work – and use our website without adverts. Become a member todayBank Santander is closing its Blackwood branch on June 23, but customers will still have face-to-face access to staff at community hub Libanus Lifestyle, it has been announced. Earlier this year the branch was named in a list of 95 closures by the Spanish bank – while its Caerphilly branch will continue to operate with reduced hours.

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Richard Gurner @RichardGurner

26 Jan 24

RT @Richard_Gater: I hate the sound of my voice. But I took part in this to hopefully inspire others like me. Coleg y Cymoedd and the amazi…

Richard Gurner @RichardGurner

29 Dec 23

Love being part of this community and proud that @CaerphillyObsvr is now based at @CaerphillyMCC

Wayne David @WayneDavid_exMP

Really nice get together tonight of volunteers at the Caerphilly Miners Centre @CaerphillyMCC. Mind you, I think our team was “robbed” in the quiz! https://t.co/RSfAObajsF

Richard Gurner @RichardGurner

23 Nov 23

Had an enjoyable morning at @CardiffJomec - some great questions fired at me from those in attendance. Thank you for inviting me.

CJS News @BroadcastCJS

In digital journalism this morning CJS had a great insight into local reporting with @RichardGurner from the @CaerphillyObsvr. He is “optimistic” about the future of journalism and talked about his positive experiences of using AI. #cardiff #ArtificialInteligence https://t.co/bHtpqH7jVc