Local Authorities in Wales have been urged to do more to promote and support the use of the Welsh language within their communities. The Minister with responsibility for the Welsh language, Leighton…
Author: Richard Gurner
Environment Agency warns of heavy rain and possible flooding across south Wales
Environment Agency Wales is advising people to be alert as prolonged heavy rainfall could lead to localised flooding across parts of south Wales over the next two days. Persistent rain is likely…
Caerphilly Council awarded £2.5m funding to make homes more energy efficient
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been awarded £2.5 million Arbed Funding from the Welsh Government to help homeowners become more energy efficient.Arbed is a Welsh Government initiative introduced in 2009 to “bring…
8,000 sign petition in Caerphilly County Borough against the “Bedroom Tax”
The three Labour MPs for the Caerphilly Borough, Wayne David (Caerphilly), Chris Evans (Islwyn) and Dai Havard (Merthyr and Rhymney), have handed in a petition to the Prime Minister opposing the so-called “Bedroom Tax”.
Launch date for NewBuy scheme announced by Welsh Government
Minister for Housing and Regeneration, Carl Sargeant, has announced that the Welsh Government’s flagship mortgage guarantee scheme will be launched on June 3.
Caerphilly Observer speaks to Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner Ian Johnston
Gwent’s Police and Crime Commissioner Ian Johnston has been in post for just four months and it seems he is in no mood to play politics in the newly created role.
In a refreshingly honest interview, Caerphilly Observer editor Richard Gurner spoke to the man now in charge of a £120m budget and who sets the direction of policing in Gwent.
Blackwood shop staff to raise cash for Macmillan
Brantano Staff in Blackwood will be raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support in a series of store-based events.On Thursday March 21 they will be holding a ladies’ night in the branch from…
Welsh Government: “Disappointing budget for Wales”
The Welsh Government has said George Osborne’s UK Government budget was disappointing for Wales.In response to the Chancellor’s budget speech on Wednesday, it has claimed it will have to find savings of £32…
Tweet #Caerphilly for 'Retweet for Towns Day'
Caerphilly County Borough Council is asking local residents and businesses to talk about their town on Twitter and tell everyone what’s great about it on Thursday March 21 as part of national…
Caerphilly hairdressing apprentices put on fashion show for National Apprenticeship Week
Hairdressing apprentices from ACT Training in Caerphilly proved they were a cut above the rest by organising a fashion show for National Apprenticeship Week.