Energy firm Swalec would like to hear from schools, community groups and charities in need of volunteer help.The company is looking to undertake community projects across south Wales which range from providing…
Author: Richard Gurner
Ron Davies hits back at Wayne David over Commons fuel vote
Plaid Cymru’s Assembly election candidate for Caerphilly Ron Davies has accused Labour MP Wayne David of letting down the public after he abstained on a Commons vote about fuel prices.The political accusation…
Caerphilly youngsters learn important safety lessons
More than 2,000 children from Caerphilly County Borough’s primary schools are receiving important lessons in safety, crime and health at this year’s Crucial Crew events.The Crucial Crew programme educates children aged ten…
Tory candidate Meredith calls for more private sector jobs
The Conservative Assembly candidate for Caerphilly has called on the Welsh Assembly to do more to help create private sector jobs.Owen Meredith made the comments after a week of discussion with Caerphilly-based…
Mother-of-two in Trethomas car crash thanks passers-by for their help
A mother-of-two who was hospitalised with her children after a car smash has contacted thanked locals who helped in the aftermath of the accident.Julie Taylor, 31, from Newport, was travelling with her…
Caerphilly Council saves 7.2m pages of paper in three years
Caerphilly County Borough Council has saved more than 7.2million pages of paper over three years after councillors ordered staff print on both sides.The green revolution was sparked after the council brought in…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: February 14
In his first blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly’s Labour MP Wayne David shows there is still no love lost locally between his party and Plaid Cymru – despite it being Valentine’s Day.
Plaid Cymru to campaign for Wales to join European tourism scheme
Plaid MEP Jill Evans has launched a campaign for Wales to join a Europe-wide scheme to boost tourism.Ms Evans is to meet Welsh Heritage Minister Alun Ffred to lobby that Wales be…
Newport man, 26, charged with murder of Nikitta Grender remanded in custody
The 26-year-old man charged with the murder of pregnant 19-year-old Nikitta Grender has been remanded in custody by Caerphilly Magistrates’ Court.Carl Whant, from Newport, did not enter a plea and spoke only…
Have your say on childcare in Caerphilly County Borough
Parents across Caerphilly County Borough are being encouraged to have their say on local childcare and help shape services in the future. A consultation period begins today and and will end on…