In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Author: Richard Gurner
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…
• Speed to sound out former Wales players over return
• Bellamy, Savage, Davies and Gabbidon could be approached
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…
Risca Community Comprehensive School pupils invited to Westminster
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has invited pupils at the Specialist Resource Base for children with autism at Risca Community Comprehensive School to the House of Commons in February.Mr Evans made the invitation…
Jocelyn Davies AM named Welsh Politician of the Year
South Wales East AM Jocelyn Davies has been named Welsh Politician of the Year.Ms Davies, who is deputy housing minister, won the accolade for her work in Cardiff Bay and has been…
Gwent Police launches anti-drink driving campaign
Gwent Police has launched its annual anti-drink driving blitz for Christmas and will be stopping drivers on the roads throughout the festive period.Last year officers stopped 20,578 motorists with 80 either giving…