Islwyn MP Chris Evans has warned that the burgeoning defence industry in south east Wales is at risk due to public spending cuts.Mr Evans said: “The defence industry is vital to the…
Author: Richard Gurner
Forestry Commission Wales completes car park improvements at Coed Coesau Whips
Access to a south Wales woodland at the gateway to some of the most popular bridleways in the area has been made easier after Forestry Commission Wales improved the car park.Coed Coesau…
School children help “catch” speeding drivers
School children have been busy catching speeding drivers outside their school gates.Youngsters across Caerphilly County Borough have been using speed guns to measure how fast drivers have been going on roads near…
Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle’s blog: December 15
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Caerphilly MP picks winning Christmas card design
Caerphilly MP Wayne David has announced the winner of his annual Christmas card competition.The winning design was chosen from hundreds of entries from school children across the Caerphilly constituency.The winner and runners…
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Thousands of visitors attracted to Caerphilly town for Medieval Christmas Fayre
Thousands of visitors packed out Caerphilly on the weekend as it held its annual Medieval Christmas Fayre.Visitors from as far afield as Lancashire, Wiltshire and the West Midlands flocked to the town,…
Caerphilly JobMatch staff honoured for hard work
Two members of staff at a Caerphilly-based back-to-work scheme have won awards for their hard work.Caerphilly based JobMatch employee Zoe Pearce was congratulated for her outstanding contribution to her team and her…
3,253 ex-miners in Wales died awaiting compensation for chest disease
Thousands of ex-miners across Wales died while awaiting compensation for chest disease, according to figures from the Government.Figures from the Freedom of Information reveal that 3,253 died waiting for compensation.Plaid Cymru Assembly…
Abertridwr couple’s £20,000 wedding paid for through Facebook
An Abertridwr couple have had a dream £20,000 wedding – thanks to Facebook.Emma Collins, 31, and Shaun Parsons, 38, had been engaged for 14 years but could not afford to get hitched.The…