In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Author: Richard Gurner
Postal voters urged to make their vote count
As more than 20,000 postal voting packs start dropping through letter boxes across Caerphilly County Borough, postal voters are being reminded to read the instructions carefully when casting their vote.When voting by…
High-flying GCSE pupils have sights set on Oxbridge
High-flying school pupils with the potential of going to Oxford and Cambridge Universities attended a special course at Coleg Gwent on Tuesday designed to boost their confidence.Crosskeys Campus hosted 35 year 10…
Rare goshawks found nesting in Cwmcarn Forest
Birdwatchers and nature lovers are in a flap after a rare species of bird was found nesting at Cwmcarn Forest.Known as “the phantoms of the forest,” only 500 breeding pairs of goshawks…
Coleg Gwent students have success in the swimming pool
Sporting students from Coleg Gwent made a splash when they took victory over competitors from colleges across the UK at the British Colleges Sport National Championships.The students scooped two gold, one silver…
Caerphilly gears up for BBC Proms in the Park
Caerphilly is gearing itself up as it prepares to play host to this year’s BBC Proms in the Park.On Saturday September 10, BBC Cymru Wales, in association with Caerphilly County Borough Council,…
Plaid leader joins Ron Davies on visit to Caerphilly Indoor Market
Plaid Cymru leader Ieuan Wyn Jones hit the campaign trail with Assembly candidate Ron Davies on Monday.Wyn Jones spoke to traders at the re-opened Caerphilly Indoor Market in Pentrebane Street.Plaid’s South Wales…
Safer Caerphilly Multi-Agency Centre grateful for cosmetic donations
Staff at a centre supporting victims of domestic abuse have said they are “overwhelmed” after a cosmetics company donated gifts.Workers from the Safer Caerphilly Multi-Agency Centre, in Ystrad Mynach, contacted cosmetics firm…
Community heroes honoured with Civic Awards
Community heroes from across Caerphilly County Borough have been honoured at a special civic awards ceremony.A celebration event was held at the council’s headquarters at Penallta House in Ystrad Mynach on Wednesday…
World Indoor Bowls Council Championship at Pontllanfraith
The World Indoor Bowls Council Championship begins in Pontllanfraith on Tuesday.The four-day tournament, being held at Islywn Indoor Bowls Club has attracted players from countries across the globe including Australia, Canada and…