In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Sandwich Tax I’ve upset the ruling Labour Party on Caerphilly council by revealing plans to introduce a sandwich…
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Suspended jail sentence for Pontymister supplement seller
A 44-year-old Pontymister man has been ordered to pay more than £2,700 by magistrates and handed a 26-week suspended jail sentence, after he illegally sold food supplements.Jeffrey Young, of Trafalgar Street, Pontymister,…
Blackwood dad skydiving for autism charity after son’s diagnosis
A father from Blackwood is raising awareness about autism by taking on a terrifying 10,000ft skydive.
Suspected illegal Bargoed taxi driver has car seized
A driver, suspected of operating as an illegal taxi in Bargoed, has had his car seized as part of a crackdown by the authorities.Gwent Police and Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Trading Standings…
Windy Ridge gardening and wildlife project receive recycling award
A gardening and wildlife project run by Caerphilly County Borough Council has been given a national recycling award.
Caerphilly Town by-election to be held
Caerphilly Town Council is to hold a by-election on Thursday March 17 for its Parc-y-Felin ward.
Bargoed RFC player suspended for two years after failing drugs test
UK Anti-Doping have banned Bargoed RFC player Adam Buttifant from all sport for two years after he tested positive for an anabolic steroid.
Supermarket scheme helps local schools
Shoppers at Sainsbury’s Pontllanfraith store are being urged to collect vouchers for local schools to get sports and cooking equipment.
Police search for information after damage to multiple cars in Aberbargoed
Gwent Police are appealing for information following several cars sustaining damaged in the Aberbargoed area.
Attendances up as visitors flock to see Caerphilly Castle dragon
The dragon at Caerphilly Castle has “captured imaginations” since its arrival according to Ken Skates, as attendances soared by almost 200%.