Firefighters have returned to work after the first of two strikes in row over pensions. Members of the Fire Brigades Union walked out between 6.30pm and 11pm on Friday and will do…
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Firefighters to stage two strikes over pensions
Firefighters are set to stage a fresh strike in a row over pension ages.Members of the Fire Brigades Union will walk out between 6.30pm and 11pm on Friday and again on Monday…
Grants available to help young unemployed
A leading youth charity is offering grants of up to £500 to unemployed young people in Wales who need financial help to get into education, work or training.The Prince’s Trust Development Awards…
Wales to get referendum on new financial powers
Wales is to vote in a referendum on new financial powers to control income tax, David Cameron and Nick Clegg have announced.The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister made the announcement at…
20mph limit to remain in Machen
A 20mph speed limit introduced outside a school is to remain in place after a successful pilot.A temporary 20mph speed limit was introduced on the A468 Commercial Road in Machen in August…
14,000 smokers register for help to quit habit
Almost 14,000 smokers have registered for help to quit their habit during last month’s Stoptober campaign.The 28 day stop smoking challenge, which ended last week, provided a range of free advice for…
Attempted burglary in Risca
Gwent Police is appealing for information after an attempted burglary in Risca.Two men, dressed in black, wearing balaclavas and gloves, were spotted outside a property in Aaran Close.The attempted burglary happened at…
Police issue appeal after prisoner recalled
Gwent Police is appealing for information to locate 23-year-old Zac Buchanan who has breached his license conditions after being released from prison in September of this year.Buchanan was serving a 16 month…
Older People’s Commissioner to review residential care
Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, Sarah Rochira, has officially launched her Residential Care Review into the quality of life and care of older people living in residential care in Wales.She is calling…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: October 31
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s regular blog for Caerphilly Observer