River of Light workshops are set to take place to create lanterns for the annual River of Light Parade, which takes place on December 17.
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South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: December 3, 2015
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Samsung tablet and cash stolen from car at Caerphilly Railway Station
A Samsung Galaxy Tablet and cash was stolen from a Honda Jazz parked at Caerphilly Railway Station.
MP for Islwyn and MP for Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney vote against air strikes on Syria
Islwyn MP Chris Evans joined Labour colleague Gerald Jones, the MP for Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney, and voted against the UK Government motion to carry out air strikes in Syria against Islamic…
Trecenydd craft event raises £600
The Trecenydd Craft Group raised £600 for charity Breast Cancer Care with its annual craft exhibition. Held on Saturday, November 21 at Trecenydd Community Hall, the group said it was delighted that…
Gelligaer woman praised for tackling antisocial behaviour
A council tenant from Gelligaer has won a prestigious national award for the bravery she showed in helping to tackle antisocial behaviour in her community.
Velothon Wales race set to return to Caerphilly County Borough
Cycle event Velothon Wales looks set to return to Caerphilly after the controversial race was first held in June this year.The route for the race, being held on May 22 next year,…
Caring nurse from Rhymney wins top award after securing her dream job
A Rhymney woman was given the title of Nurse of the Year at the recent Wales Care Awards, just seven years after qualifying.
Caerphilly County Borough’s three MPs split on air strikes in Syria
The three MPs who cover Caerphilly County Borough are split on their decisions to vote on air strikes in Syria.Caerphilly MP Wayne David has confirmed he will be voting with the UK…
Plaid AM Lindsay Whittle secures change in care law
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has managed to secure a change in the law to make sure care visits to people’s homes last a minimum of 30 minutes.An amendment tabled to the…