In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Category: News
Child sex offences rise 57% in Gwent Police area with girls most likely victims
Sex offences against children recorded by Gwent Police have gone up by 57% in just one year. And girls are six times more likely to be targeted, figures from a freedom of information request by the NSPCC reveal.
Natural Resources Wales to hold public workshop on the future of Cwmcarn Forest
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is inviting people or groups who live near or enjoy Cwmcarn Forest to take part in a workshop to discuss the future of the forest and in particular…
Rhymney cancer sufferer calls on Welsh Government to lower age for cervical smear tests
A teenage cancer sufferer from Rhymney, who was wrongly told she had a sexually transmitted infection, has petitioned the Welsh Government to lower the age women are called for smear tests.
Caerphilly could merge with four other councils under Welsh Government plans
Caerphilly County Borough Council could merge with Newport, Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen and Monmouth under Welsh Government plans published today, June 17.
History group behind Senghenydd mining memorial honoured with Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
Aber Valley Heritage Group has been awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service – the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK.
Newbridge Memo and Winding House hailed for their services
Two Caerphilly County Borough attractions have been commended for the services they offer.
Machen PC given Queen’s Police Medal after struggle with Parkinson’s Disease
A police officer from Machen who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 1999 has been awarded The Queen’s Police Medal in her Birthday Honour’s List.
Markham car dealer prosecuted after selling ‘clocked’ car
A secondhand car dealer has been prosecuted for selling a ‘clocked’ car.
Hillcrest (South Wales) Limited of James Street, in Markham, was taken to court by Caerphilly Council’s Trading Standards after it was discovered that a Mini Cooper it sold had its mileage altered.
Islwyn Canal Association launch boat from Risca
A boat will sail on the Crumlin arm of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in Risca once again, offering trips to the public, groups and schools.