In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Author: Gareth Hill
Castle View mother continues fight for safety barrier on Caerphilly Mountain Road
A mother-of-four has vowed to continue a campaign to have a safety barrier erected alongside a busy road.
Silk report that proposes ‘clear and stable’ devolution settlement welcomed by Welsh business
A clear and stable devolution settlement will better serve the people of Wales, according to the Commission on Devolution in Wales, which has published its report on the powers of the National Assembly for Wales.
Risca welcomes 203 (Welsh) Field Hospital medics as they march on St David’s Day
Thousands of residents and visitors lined the streets of Risca on St David’s Day to cheer the medics of the 203 (Welsh) Field Hospital unit.The squadron received a heroes’ welcome as they…
RSPCA appeal after starved dog found in New Tredegar
RSPCA Cymru is appealing for information about a dog that was left to starve to death in a shed in New Tredegar.
Restoration begins at Llancaiach Fawr Manor in Nelson
Work is beginning on exciting new improvements to the visitor experience of life in the 17th century at Llancaiach Fawr Manor.The scaffolding is going up and over the top of the much…
Carmarthen Quins RFC 11 Bedwas RFC 9
Bedwas will rue poor execution of a number of try scoring opportunities after losing out by one score to Camarthen Quins in the Principality Welsh Premiership on February 22.
Nelson Cavaliers AFC put five past New Inn
It was six weeks since the Cavaliers last played a game of football but on this day you never would have guessed with a five nil win over New Inn.
Caerphilly RFC hold out to beat Newport HSOB
Caerphilly beat Newport HSOB 16-11 at Virginia Park to cement their mid table position in Swalec Welsh League Division 3 East.
Bedwas star James Thomas wins Principality player of the month
Bedwas back row James Thomas won the Principality Premiership Player of the Month award for January.