In his first blog for Caerphilly Observer, UKIP’s South Wales East AM, Mark Reckless, discusses the local effects of triggering Article 50.
Category: News
Caerphilly MP’s call for tougher sentences for drivers who cause death is rejected at debate
The UK Government has said it will not remove the distinction between causing death by careless driving and dangerous driving, despite calls from Caerphilly MP Wayne David.
Police appeal after theft of woman’s handbag in Nelson
Gwent Police is appealing for information after a woman’s handbag was stolen.
Steel Enterprise support for new Nelson gift and homeware shop
A new retail venture in Nelson has been given a boost by UK Steel Enterprise.
United Welsh raise £5,500 for Alzheimer’s Society
Caerphilly-based housing association United Welsh has raised £5,425 for its charity of the year.
Questions remain over Caerphilly train fire as operator blames “faulty cable” for cause
Arriva Trains Wales has admitted that a “faulty cable” was to blame for a fire on a busy commuter train last year, although questions remain over the incident.
Local party leaders welcome Welsh council shake-up plans
Proposals to revamp the way local authorities work have been welcomed by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s party leaders.
Communities First scheme to be axed by March 2018, confirms minister
The Welsh Government has confirmed that its Communities First programme is to end.
Gwent Police to begin using drones in its operations
Gwent Police has announced it will be using drones during some of its operations.
Police warning after break-ins at Waterloo and Draethen
Gwent Police is advising residents to extra vigilant after two properties in the Waterloo and Draethen areas were broken into.