In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Defibrillators The importance of having defibrillators in public places was highlighted two years ago when the footballer Fabrice…
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Caerphilly Magistrates’ Court to close under Ministry of Justice proposals
The Ministry of Justice has announced plans to close Caerphilly Magistrates’ Court.The UK Government department said the cost of repairing the building on Mountain Road would be too great, given its poor…
Firefighters walkout in 24-hour strike over pensions
Firefighters have staged a 24-hour walkout today, starting at 9am, in an ongoing dispute over pensions.Another strike is also set for Saturday June 21 between 9am and 5pm.In addition between the two…
Caerphilly Council to pay new chief executive £142,000 a year
Caerphilly County Borough Council has agreed to recruit a new interim chief executive on a salary of £142,524 a year leading to clashes between Labour and Plaid Cymru.
Crumlin man wanted for breaching prison release licence conditions
Gwent Police is appealing for information to locate Gavin Williams, from Crumlin, who has breached his licence conditions after being released from prison on January 17 this yearWilliams was serving a 22…
Update: Missing dog rescued from Machen cliff face
A dog stranded 30ft up on a cliff face in Machen was rescued last night by firefighters and the RSPCA.
Maggie’s cancer centre alongside Velindre approved
A new centre to help families affected by cancer is to be built alongside Velindre Hospital in Cardiff.
Caerphilly bus routes saved by Harris Coaches but others still face the axe
A number of bus routes have been saved across Caerphilly County Borough weeks after Stagecoach announced they were cutting routes, blaming funding cuts.
But the 538 between Blackwood and Penybryn is to be cut and a reduced service will operate on the C17 between Caerphilly and Bargoed after July 19.
Caerphilly Observer celebrates a year in print
The current edition of Caerphilly Observer marks one year in print – and what a year it has been.
EU grant helps Risca based Lylac Ridge continue alternative education
An animal charity that provides therapeutic interaction sessions for children and young people with learning difficulties has had a water supply installed.