In his first blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr and Rhymney MP Gerald Jones discusses jobs, cash machines and antisocial behaviour.
Category: News
Bedwas beaten as relegation race heats up
Bedwas were dealt a blow in their attempts to avoid relegation after being beaten at Ebbw Vale on Saturday, April 20.
Late capitulation sees Cross Keys relegated
With 15 minutes to go, the Keys were leading 24-12 and aiming to secure a bonus-point win, but instead conceded five unanswered tries late on.
Bargoed relegation confirmed after defeat at Merthyr
The Bulls travelled to face the league leaders in a game that was televised live on S4C.
Penyrheol man ordered to pay £10,000 by court over tobacco offences
A Penyrheol man has been ordered to pay more than £10,000 by magistrates for selling illegal and counterfeit tobacco products.
Islwyn MP’s ‘difficult meeting’ with council leader over closure of Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre
An MP says he left a meeting with Caerphilly Council’s leader with “more questions than answers” over the closure of Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre and the ongoing senior officer pay dispute.
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s library service hits Welsh Government standards
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s library service has scored highly in a Welsh Government standards scheme.Libraries across the county borough have successfully achieved ten out of the 12 Welsh Government Core Entitlements and…
Family of Carson Price urge people to talk about the “devastating consequences that drugs can have”
The family of the 13-year-old boy who died in Ystrad Mynach Park on Friday, April 12 have spoken about their loss.
Trinant Primary School gets glowing report from Estyn inspectors
The school gained top marks for standards; wellbeing and attitudes to learning; teaching and learning experiences; care, support and guidance; and leadership management.
House prices in Caerphilly County Borough down by 3.4% in February
The latest data from the Office of National Statistics shows that the average property in the area sold for £132,469 – significantly lower than the UK average of £226,234.