The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has praised a group that raises hundreds of pounds for charities each year, alongside providing friendship and support for women in Caerphilly County Borough.Commissioner Sarah Rochira…
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Caerphilly Castle free to the public in Cadw Welsh history drive
Caerphilly Castle is one of 23 Cadw sites across Wales that people can visit for free this weekend as part of the Open Doors campaign that encourages the public to explore Welsh history.
Caerphilly Council wants to hear residents’ views on budget
Residents across Caerphilly County Borough still have time to voice their opinions on how Caerphilly Council spends their money.The council, in the face of unprecedented Welsh Government funding cuts, is running a…
Islwyn MP Chris Evans votes against ‘Bedroom Tax’
Islwyn MP Chris Evans joined other Labour MPs recently to vote against the so-called ‘Bedroom Tax’ during a Parliamentary debate.Mr Evans said: “The coalition government’s ‘Bedroom Tax’ has hit the poorest and…
Caerphilly County Borough Council to introduce ‘Pop Up’ shops to fill empty properties
Temporary ‘pop up’ shops are to be launched across Caerphilly County Borough in a bid to fill empty high street shops.The launch of the new scheme by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Town…
Caerphilly Brownies join Tidy Wales Week with litterpick
A group of Brownies embraced the community spirit with two litter-picking sessions as part of Tidy Wales Week.
Call for pedestrian consideration at Pwllypant roundabout roadworks
Plaid Cymru councillors are calling for pedestrians to be accommodated in improvements planned to the Pwllypant roundabout in Caerphilly.
Memorial books listing World War One fallen unveiled at Newbridge Memo
A number of books that remember those who lost their lives in World War One have been unveiled at Newbridge Memo.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: September 22
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
First Minister Carwyn Jones: Time to rebuild the UK after Scotland’s no vote
First Minister Carwyn Jones will tell Labour Party members gathered for its conference in Manchester that Scotland’s no vote for independence offers a chance to rebuild the UK.Mr Jones will warn that…