A massive cycle race will pass through Caerphilly County Borough on Sunday June 14, leading to road closures of up to nine hours.
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South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: April 10, 2015
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Jobs Growth Wales scheme closes
A Welsh Government programme which Labour wanted to replicate across the UK to get youngsters into employment has been closed.Jobs Growth Wales offered unemployed people aged between 16 and 24 a chance…
Firefighters tackle recycling blaze in Cwmcarn
Ten tonnes of scrap metal was ablaze on Chapel Farm Industrial Estate for over two hours.
Blackwood Comprehensive students win F1 competition
A team of would-be race engineers from Blackwood Comprehensive School have been placed first in South Wales as part of the F1 in Schools programme.
Oakdale post office couple retire after 27 years
Postmasters Robert and Liz Lavington have stamped their last letter, retiring after 27 years at Oakdale post office.
Plaid Cymru win Penyrheol, Trecenydd and Energlyn by-election
Plaid Cymru have won a by-election to take a seat from Labour on the Penyrheol, Trecenydd and Energlyn (PTE) Community Council.
Blackwood councillor raises sweet cash for autism group
A Blackwood councillor has raised £300 for an autism organisation by running a tuck shop in work.
FSB calls on Welsh politicians to act on payments owed to small bussinesses
The Federation of Small Businesses in Wales has called on Welsh politicians to give a commitment to tackle the issue of late payment.
Ynysddu Primary School awarded for environmental work
Ynysddu Primary School has been awarded Platinum Eco School status for its environmental work.