In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr and Rhymney MP Gerald Jones discusses miners’ pensions, National Volunteers Week and D-Day.
Category: News
B&Q store makes donation to National Mining Memorial
The B&Q store on Gallagher Retail Park, Caerphilly has donated more than £100 worth of plants to the National Mining Memorial in Senghenydd.
Council to press ahead with Pontllanfraith leisure centre plans despite court ruling
The leisure centre had been due to close its doors at the end of this month, but campaigners took legal action in their fight to save it and won.
Police find van full of cannabis parked on street
Police are appealing for information after officers found an abandoned van full of cannabis plants.
Assembly Member Asghar to consult constituents on Conservative party leadership
Tory Party members are being asked to vote for either Boris Johnson or Jeremy Hunt as their new leader. Whoever wins will also become the UK’s next Prime Minister.
Maesycwmmer pub landlord fined for selling alcohol to 15-year-olds
Michael Bishop, 47, who runs the Angel Inn, was taken to court after Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Trading Standards team undertook a test purchase at the premises, with two volunteers, both aged 15, served lager.
Men plead not guilty to Lower Graig y Rhacca mugging
The attack happened in Graig y Rhacca at around 8.15pm on Monday, May 20.
Bedwas Workmen’s Hall to hold AGM
Residents of Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen are welcome to attend the meeting and speak or vote on matters relating to the hall.
Machen Show set to return for 78th year
The family-friendly country show, which has been running since 1941, will begin at 8am and finish at 6.30pm on Saturday, July 6.
Parking charge increases set to come into action
From Monday, July 1, hourly and daily rates on council-owned car parks are set to go up by 20p, while weekly parking rates will increase by £1.