South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s regular blog for Caerphilly Observer
Author: Richard Gurner
Islwyn MP backs no cold-calling
The concept of a ‘no cold-calling zone’ should be rolled out across the UK, Islwyn MP Chris Evans has suggested.The Labour politician argued the case during a recent Westminster Hall debate led…
Hengoed mum scoops £1 million on Lottery scratchcard – but almost threw it away
A mother-of-three has scooped a £1 million prize with a Lottery scratchcard – but almost threw it in the bin.Katie Smythe, 24, had bought the ticket and only realised she had won…
Finance Wales “not fit for purpose”, according to report
An organisation set up to help small Welsh companies grow has been branded not “fit for purpose” by a leading academic.Professor Dylan Jones-Evans has claimed Finance Wales is more focussed on behaving…
Police appeal over Greggs Bakery and Beano’s cafe break-in
Police are appealing for information after Greggs Bakery and Beano’s Cafe, both situated in Caerphilly town, were broken into.The two break-ins were reported to police in the early hours of today (Tuesday)…
Police warning after spate of garage break-ins in Bedwas
Police have warned residents to ensure their garage security is up to scratch following a spate of overnight break-ins in the Bedwas area.Two garages were recently targeted on Pandy Road as well…
Blackwood man, 82, goes missing
Police are are appealing for information to help find a missing 82-year-old man.Derek Pontin has been missing from his Blackwood home since yesterday (November 7).Mr Pontin was last seen on Bridge Street,…
Gwent Police’s new Chief Constable confirmed
Gwent Police has confirmed its new Chief Constable as Jeff Farrar.Mr Farrar had been in temporary charge of Gwent Police since June this year after former chief constable Carmel Napier was controversially…
Charity music single raises £12,000 for National Mining Memorial
A charity single has raised £12,000 for Senghenydd’s National Mining Memorial, which was unveiled last month.
War memorial concert in Blackwood
A memorial concert is being held on Saturday November 9 at the Wesleyan Methodist Church BlackwoodThe concert will be held in memory of people killed or injured in action during various wars….