In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.RedundanciesCaerphilly Observer readers may have read on the BBC Wales website or heard on…
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Old fire engines set off from Caerphilly for a new life in Serbia
Firefighters left Caerphilly town on Wednesday morning for a 1,400 mile trip to Serbia to donate six fire engines to the country.The convoy left Caerphilly Castle and will drive through eight European…
Bedwas company Peter’s Foods to promote Welsh roots
Bedwas firm Peter’s Foods is launching a major campaign to promote its Welsh roots.Peter’s Foods, still known affectionately as Peter’s Pies, has employed media development agency Studio Tri and communications company Effective…
Ban on sale of tobacco from vending machines in Wales
A Welsh Government ban on the sale of tobacco from vending machines in Wales has been approved and will come into force on February 1 2012.Although tobacco vending machines account for only…
Funded computer training available to businesses in Caerphilly
Businesses in Caerphilly now have access to funded training to develop the computer skills of their workforce.The Digital Economy Heads of the Valleys initiative (DEHOV) is funded by the European Social Fund…
Lorry driver arrested after A467 crash at Risca
A lorry driver has been arrested after a collision on the A467 at Risca.Police arrested a 52-year-old man from Nottingham, on suspicion of dangerous driving after the collision on Tuesday morning.The man…
Plaid AM calls for Commissioner for the Disabled
South Wales East Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has asked the Welsh Government to consider establishing a Commissioner for the Disabled.Lindsay Whittle, Plaid’s spokesperson on equalities, quizzed Carwyn Jones on the issue…
Armed robbery at Ladbrokes in Pontllanfraith
UPDATE: CCTV images of Pontllanfraith betting shop armed robbery releasedGwent Police is appealing for information and witnesses following an armed robbery at Ladbrokes, in Commercial Street, Pontllanfraith.The robbery took place at 8.20pm…
Work progressing on £750,000 revamp of Blackwood Miners’ Institute
Caerphilly County Borough Council has reported that a £750,000 revamp of the Blackwood Miners’ Institute is progressing well.The council’s cabinet agreed the revamp back in June and since then work has been…
Young authors welcome Islwyn MP to special book signing
Pupils at Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Derwen, in Oakdale, recently welcomed Islwyn MP Chris Evans to a special book signing of an edition of their first published book. Students ranging from ages five…