In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Category: News
Caerphilly councillors call for Bargoed cinema rethink
Rebel Labour councillors have called for a rethink on controversial plans to build a council-owned cinema in Bargoed.
Wanted Fleur-de-Lys man arrested
A 31-year-old criminal from Fleur-de-Lys who was wanted by police has been arrested.
Daniel Robinson was recalled to prison for breaching the terms of his release licence.
Police looking for driver after boy hit in Caerphilly
Police are appealing for information after a car drove off after it hit a 12-year-old boy.
Caerphilly pupils congratulate themselves for their Children in Need fundraising with a big assembly
Children at Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Caerfilli took part in a Children in Need assembly after winning a nationwide competition.
Lancashire couple re-live Caerphilly Castle proposal 25 years on
A couple have re-lived their courtship by holding court at Caerphilly Castle ahead of their 25th wedding anniversary.
Caerphilly Council launch Operation Santa Christmas charity appeal
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Operation Santa is aiming to support over 700 children across the area once again this year.
Newbridge man jailed over stabbing
A sex offender who stabbed a woman as she was walking alone has been jailed for ten years.Darren Meredith, 36, of Hilary Road, was handed the jail sentence at Cardiff Crown Court…
Caerphilly County Borough Council call on residents to discuss cuts at drop-in sessions
Caerphilly residents can have their say on council cuts and a council tax rise at a series of drop-in sessions.
Caerphilly tech start-up Nudjed secures £125k investment from Finance Wales
A start-up technology company headquartered in Caerphilly has secured a £125,000 investment from Finance Wales.