In the latest of his regular blogs for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly MP Wayne David looks back at the collapse of Christmas savings firm Farepak.
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Win a meal for two worth up to £50 with Lorenza’s, Cardiff
Lorenza’s is a family-run Italian restaurant in Cardiff which gives customers an authentic dining experience.Its comprehensive menu showcases the best Italian cuisine from different regions of Italy.Inspired by his upbringing in Naples,…
Scheme launched for easy access to adult special needs services
Adults with special needs should be able to access the services and help they need easier through a council partnership.Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Merthyr, Monmouthshire, Newport and Torfaen councils have joined forces to…
Former Welsh Secretary Ron Davies appointed Bedwas RFC’s new commercial manager
Former Welsh Secretary and ex-Caerphilly County Borough councillor Ron Davies has been unveiled as Bedwas RFC’s new commercial manager.
Bargoed councillor new South Wales Fire Authority chair
Bargoed councillor Tudor Davies has been appointed the new chairman of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority.He was elected to the position at the authority’s AGM earlier this month alongside Rhondda…
Trinity Fields School pupils put on a show to remember
A talented group of students from Trinity Fields School in Ystrad Mynach have been busy putting on a show.Award-winning theatre company Circus Berzercus performed their family show “A Komedy of Errors” at…
Islwyn MP Chris Evans joins calls for UK Government to devolve Remploy
Labour’s Islwyn MP Chris Evans has added to calls for the UK Government to devolve responsibility for Remploy factories to Wales.Croespenmaen’s Remploy site is one of the seven Welsh factories identified as…
Rugby League match preview: South Wales Scorpions v London Skolars
South Wales Scorpions have a fully fit squad for the visit of old rivals London Skolars to The Gnoll in Neath this Sunday (kick-off 3pm).A big match for the Scorpions, they know…
Caerphilly Council’s Carers’ Day 2012
As part of National Carers Week, Caerphilly County Borough Council’s social services department is holding its annual Carers Day on Friday June 22.The event is being held between 10.30am and 2pm at…
Electrification of Valley Lines on agenda at Conservative transport meeting
The electrification of the Valleys rail network was top of the agenda when the UK Minister of State for Transport, Theresa Villiers MP, met her Welsh Assembly party colleagues last night.The Welsh…