In a new blog for Caerphilly Observer, Plaid Cymru South Wales East AM, Steffan Lewis, gives his take on the recent achievements of the Welsh football team in France, and the inspiration younger generations can take from their success.
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Drink driver from Maesycwmmer jailed after killing friend in car crash
A 22-year-old drink driver from Maesycwmmer has been jailed for three years after killing his friend in a car crash.
Police appeal after motorbike is stolen from Blackwood
Police are appealing for information after a motorbike was stolen from a home in Blackwood.
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s controversial draft Local Development Plan set to be scrapped
A controversial draft planning blueprint which would have paved the way for thousands of new homes to be built in Caerphilly County Borough is set to be scrapped, the leader of the council has confirmed.
UKIP AM Mark Reckless appointed as chair of climate change committee
UKIP South Wales East AM Mark Reckless has been appointed chair of the National Assembly for Wales’ Climate Change, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee.
AMs call for action to reduce highest pollution levels on A472 Hafodyrynys road
Two Assembly Members have called on the Welsh Government to address recent problems around a heavily polluted road in Caerphilly County Borough.
Planned £8m primary school green-lit by Welsh Government
Plans to build a new £8 million ‘super primary school’ to replace Abertysswg and Pontlottyn primary schools have been given the financial go-ahead by the Welsh Government.
South Wales East AM Mohammed Asghar’s blog: July 11, 2016
In a new blog for Caerphilly Observer, Conservative South Wales East AM, Mohammed Asghar, gives his take on recent news that the A472 road between Crumlin and Hafodyrynys was named as the road with the highest levels of air pollution in the UK, outside of London.
Valleys taskforce established to tackle unemployment
A new “ministerial taskforce” has been formed by the Welsh Government with the aim of tackling poverty and deprivation in the South Wales Valleys.
Police urge vigilance over recent distraction burglaries
Gwent Police has urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity, following an increase in distraction-related crime over the past month.