Islwyn MP Don Touhig has announced he will stand down at this year’s General Election.Mr Touhig revealed his decision not to stand in the forthcoming election at a meeting of the Islwyn…
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28-year-old man found dead in Abertridwr named
Updated Saturday January 30th, 2010A 28-year-old man found dead in a lane near the Garth estate in Abertridwr has been named by friends on Facebook as Gareth Davies from Senghenydd.Police have yet…
Regeneration blueprint for Caerphilly County Borough agreed
Caerphilly County Borough Council has agreed a new regeneration blueprint for the county borough over the next three years.The Regeneration Framework was agreed at full council on Tuesday night and council leader…
£8.3m EU cash boost for Bargoed regeneration scheme
An ambitious regeneration scheme to transform Bargoed has been granted £8.3 million of European cash.The money is a major boost to plans to revamp the town over the next ten years by…
Caerphilly primary school raise cash for Haiti earthquake victims
Kind-hearted pupils at a Caerphilly primary school have taken part in a colourful event to raise money for the victims of the recent Haiti earthquake.Children at Plasyfelin Primary School, in Lewis Road,…
Gwent Police Authority looks ahead to this year
Gwent Police Authority, which oversees the work of Gwent Police and holds it to account, has thanked residents for their support over the last 12 months.Cilla Davies, chair of Gwent Police Authority…
Islwyn MP remembers Holocaust
Islwyn MP Don Touhig has honoured today’s Holocaust Memorial Day by signing a Book of Commitment in the House of Commons.Today marks the 65th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration…
Cwmcarn High School pupils quiz Islwyn MP
Students at Cwmcarn High School were given the opportunity to quiz local MP Don Touhig when he recently visited the school to talk about his work in Parliament.
Following a wide ranging speech in front of 100 pupils, Mr Touhig answered questions about a series of issues including Iraq, the NHS, the Labour Party, the General Election, school funding and MPs expenses.
Ron Davies’ Forward Wales party to disband
Ron Davies’ Forward Wales party is to disband, the former Welsh Secretary and ex-Caerphilly MP has admitted.The party’s registration with the Electoral Commission will not be renewed next month.Speculation is now rife…
Caerphilly Council’s adult social services praised
Caerphilly County Borough Council has had part of its social services department praised by inspectors.The authority was reviewed by the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) which examined how it dealt…