A letter to Remploy employees shows that the business is doing well despite claims to the contrary from the UK Government, Plaid Cymru claims.The letter, from Remploy Enterprise Businesses’ managing director Alan…
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Coleg Gwent students show racism the red card
Coleg Gwent students have been recognised for their efforts to stamp out racism in a competition run by educational anti-racism charity, Show Racism the Red Card.Show Racism the Red Card works with…
First Minister points to Welsh Government’s record in new progress report
Carwyn Jones, the First Minister of Wales, has said a new progress report by the Welsh Government outlining its progress so far shows action on promises made by Labour.The Programme for Government…
Wales team announced for Barbarians clash
Wales will field three debutants and remain on course to award a 100th cap to veteran flanker Martyn Williams when they face the Barbarians at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday, June 2…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: May 30
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Olympic Torch Relay What a fantastic occasion it was on Saturday when the Olympic…
Hengoed Primary pupils do their bit for their environment
Pupils from Hengoed Primary School have been helping to improve their local environment by taking part in a litter pick around their school grounds.Several large bags of litter were collected from the…
Appeal for owner of missing model boat to come forward
Gwent Police is appealing for the owner of this wooden model of the Mayflower to contact them.It was handed into them after being found on Jerry Lane off Pandy Road, Bedwas.If you…
Conservative AM raises issue of road safety with Welsh Government
A Conservative AM has raised the issue of road safety in the Senedd after a spate of fatal accidents.William Graham, AM for South Wales East, requested a statement on motorcyclist safety from…
Choose charity shops says Islwyn MP
Islwyn Labour MP Chris Evans is urging people to back their local charity shop.Mr Evans made the call after he visited Cancer Research UK’s shop on Blackwood High Street to drop off…
Council tax benefit cuts to affect 20,000 in Caerphilly County Borough, according to Plaid AM Whittle
More than 20,000 of Caerphilly County Borough’s poorest households could miss out on council tax benefit once it is devolved to the Welsh Government, according to Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle.Mr Whittle…