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…
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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…
Disabled Trinant pensioner’s £200 McDonald’s parking fine rescinded
A disabled pensioner from Trinant has had the £200 parking fine he received after falling asleep in a McDonald’s car park rescinded.
Jail for man who handed a bomb in at Risca police station
A man who handed a home-made pipe bomb into Risca police station has been jailed for three years.
Painting to commemorate Abercarn mining disaster unveiled at Newbridge Memo
Manic Street Preachers’ frontman James Dean Bradfield unveiled a painting at Newbridge Memo commemorating a mining disaster in 1878.