Two Assembly Members have called on the Welsh Government to address recent problems around a heavily polluted road in Caerphilly County Borough.
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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.
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.