Men, women and families are being encouraged to take part in a special walk to raise awareness of domestic abuse, as part of the global White Ribbon Campaign.The “shine a light” one-mile…
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Coleg y Cymoedd lecturers and students unite against ‘morally misguided’ cuts
Lecturers and students protested against cuts to adult education at Coleg y Cymoedd’s Ystrad Mynach campus on November 17.
Pontlottyn RAF veteran to get “send off he deserves” after successful community campaign raises enough for funeral
A community campaign to give an RAF veteran from Pontlottyn the ‘funeral he deserves’ has raised more than £3,400 for his send off.
Caerphilly schools to help develop new curriculum for Wales
A number of Caerphilly County Borough schools will be part of the design and development of a new national curriculum for Wales.
Gwent PCC hits out at “dangerous” police cuts in wake of Paris terror attack
Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Ian Johnston has claimed “brutal and dangerous” police cuts could hinder the force’s response to extremism in the wake of the Paris terror attack.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: November 18, 2015
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Caerphilly County residents urged to return voter registration forms
Residents are being urged to return voter registration forms that have been sent by Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Parents urged to give children flu vaccination
Parents of two to six-year-olds are being urged to get their children vaccinated against flu this winter.
Newbridge dental centre recognised at apprenticeship awards
A Newbridge dental practice, which has recruited apprentices to expand the business, got its teeth into a major national accolade at the Apprenticeship Awards Cymru 2015.
Caerphilly start-up centre secures £250k funding to support new firms
A Caerphilly-based centre for start-up businesses has secured £250,000 in funding to help people go into business.