In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Green Fields I’ve been recording my thoughts recently on the threat to Caerphilly from the Labour council’s Local…
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Caerphilly kids flock to successful street games event
More than 400 youngsters took part in a StreetGames event, recently held at Caerphilly Leisure Centre.
First floor windowsill fire at Maesycwmmer house
Fire crews from Aberbargoed and Caerphilly attended a fire on a first floor windowsill of a property in Maesycwmmer on Saturday, April 3.
Classic car parts stolen in New Tredegar burglary
Parts of a classic car have been stolen from a garage in Phillipstown, New Tredegar.
Crumlin pupils sport odd socks to raise awareness of Down’s Syndrome
Pupils and staff at Crumlin High Level Primary School sported odd, colourful and silly socks as part of Down’s Syndrome Awareness Day on Monday, March 21.
Police appeal after attempted burglary at motorbike dealer in Pengam
Gwent Police is appealing for information after an attempted burglary in Pengam, Bargoed on the morning of Thursday February 4.
Senior Caerphilly councillors agree to salary cuts
Senior councillors have agreed to give themselves a pay cut – worth around £40,000 to Caerphilly County Borough Council taxpayers.
Islwyn MP “concerned” over plans to build thousands of homes
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has expressed concern at plans that could see thousands of new homes built on greenfield sites across Caerphilly County Borough.
Former rugby player Roger Bidgood elected in Caerphilly town by-election
Former Welsh rugby international Roger Bidgood has been elected as a Plaid Cymru councillor to Caerphilly Town Council.
Cut cable found at scene of worker’s death at Cwmcarn High School, pre-inquest hears
A cut electric cable was found at Cwmcarn High School where an asbestos removal worker died, a pre-inquest hearing has been told.