Council workers’ conditions could be changed to save the authority money on redundancy pay.
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Blackwood Cinema reopens with gala night after 25 years
West End star Peter Karrie and film director Adam Wimpenny were the star guests at the gala opening of Blackwood’s Maxime Cinema.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: August 7
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service hire strike cover as FBU prepares for industrial action
South Wales fire service are hiring zero-hour contract firefighters to work while union members are on strike.
Teen faces jail for Blackwood double stabbing
A 16-year-old boy who stabbed two men in Blackwood could be sentenced for up to 14 years, a judge has warned.
Baby killer Michael Pearce’s 9 year jail term could be appealed
The killer of baby Alfie Sullock could spend longer behind bars after the Attorney General’s Office confirmed they are reviewing his sentence.Michael Pearce was sentenced to nine years in prison on July…
Llanbradach to get new health centre
A new health centre in the village of Llanbradach is set to open towards the end of 2016, it has been revealed.
Trinant man Paul Mapps gets life in prison for Ian Davies murder
Paul Mapps has been jailed for life for murdering his friend Ian Davies in Trinant.
Mapps, 27, will serve a minimum of 20 years after stabbing Mr Davies with a kitchen knife on January 11 this year.
Caerphilly woman receives a two-year ASBO
A Caerphilly woman has been handed a two-year Antisocial Behaviour Order.Lucy Olsen, 30, of Dyfed Drive, Churchill Park, Caerphilly was given the ASBO by Newport Magistrates Court on July 25.The court was…
Post Office confirms New Tredegar move
The Post Office has confirmed it will move its New Tredegar branch and extend its opening hours.