In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Category: 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.
Heartbroken family pay tribute to third Bargoed man to die in Merthyr crash
Tributes have been paid to an “amazing” man from Bargoed who died after a car crash in Merthyr Tydfil on October 11.
Vouchers available to encourage Caerphilly County Borough residents to shop locally this Christmas
A scheme to lure Christmas shoppers into Caerphilly County Borough’s town centres has been launched by the council.
Ex-Caerphilly shop director jailed for selling banned ‘legal highs’
A former director of a Caerphilly discount shop has been jailed for selling ‘legal highs’.
Labour councillor launches Islwyn Welsh Assembly election campaign
Caerphilly Labour councillor Rhianon Passmore launched her Welsh Assembly election campaign on Friday November 13.
Ystrad Mynach hair stylist named Welsh student of the year
A hairdresser from Ystrad Mynach has been crowned as Welsh Student of the Year at the National Hairdressers Federation’s Welsh Hairdressing and Beauty Awards 2015, which took place in Cardiff recently.