A new “ministerial taskforce” has been formed by the Welsh Government with the aim of tackling poverty and deprivation in the South Wales Valleys.
Category: News
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.
Police investigating explicit content sent to schoolchildren on Facebook
Police have launched an investigation after schoolchildren were sent explicit images and videos on Facebook.
Fresh appeal over fatal Abertysswg crash
Police have made a fresh appeal for witnesses to come forward following a fatal road traffic collision in Abertysswg.The crash happened at around 10am on February 9 this year on the mountain…
Big Toddle raises £900 for Barnardo’s with charity walks
Two toddler charity walks in Caerphilly have raised nearly £900 for children’s charity Barnardo’s.
Caerphilly AM Hefin David’s blog: July 8, 2016
In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly AM Hefin David calls on the Welsh Government to minimise post-Brexit fallout, and talks about being a “natural optimist” following the EU referendum.
Caerphilly town pub to hold cider festival
Cider lovers will be able to enjoy a wide-ranging selection of draught craft ciders from across the UK during a Caerphilly pub’s 17-day festival.
Machen Agricultural Show celebrates 75 years in style
Thousands of visitors descended on this year’s Machen Agricultural Show to help celebrate its 75th anniversary.
Natural Resources Wales receives 700 objection letters to Nine Mile Point plan
Campaigners against a proposed waste plant at Nine Mile Point Industrial Estate have handed in around 700 formal letters of complaint to Natural Resources Wales.
Caerphilly County Borough Council recognised for its work in promoting LGBT equality
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been named as the most improved local authority by leading LGBT charity, Stonewall.