Welsh commuters could pay a third more for rail tickets than people in Scotland, Islwyn MP Chris Evans has warned.Speaking in the House of Commons during Transport Questions on Thursday, Mr Evans…
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Welsh Government welcomes Law Commission reforms for renting homes in Wales
The way people rent homes in Wales is in line for a shake-up after the Welsh Government welcomed a report by the Law Commission.The report calls for improvements to the legal framework…
Oakdale miners say their own farewell to Margaret Thatcher
Former Oakdale miners and their families said their farewells to Baroness Thatcher by holding a reunion on the same day as her funeral last week.During the strike of 1984/85, the miners and…
Stan Stennett helps to bridge the generation gap
One of Wales’ most recognised and respected entertainers paid a visit to the popular Intergenerational Club at Lewis School Pengam recently.Stan Stennett, who is 88 and has been in the entertainment business…
Half of ambulances arrived late in Caerphilly County Borough during March
More than half of ambulances were late responding to calls Caerphilly County Borough, latest figures have revealed.
Tommy’s Ticker Fund campaign launched to buy emergency defibrillators
A campaign has been launched to boost the number of emergency heart defibrillators in the Caerphilly area.
Ysgol Gymraeg Penalltau pupils enjoy outdoor classroom
A school woodland was transformed into a living classroom as a group of children left their desks behind and took their education outdoors for the day.The children, from Ysgol Gymraeg Penalltau in…
Residents told to be on their guard against rogue traders
Residents have been told to be on their guard against scam doorstep sellers as part of a week-long campaign to highlight the issue of rogue traders.This week is National Rogue Trader week…
First round for Caerphilly County Borough pupils in Young Enterprise competition
Budding young entrepreneurs from the Caerphilly, Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen, Newport and Monmouthshire areas recently went head-to-head in the first stage of a national Young Enterprise competition.After 26 teams started their Young Enterprise…
Caerphilly Observer in print makes headlines
Our announcement that Caerphilly Observer will be producing a tabloid print edition next month has made headlines in Wales and across the industry press.