In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Category: News
Three taken to hospital after stabbing in Lansbury Park
A 24-year-old man is in a serious but stable condition after a triple stabbing last night.
The man was stabbed in the back and torso during an attack by three men.
Caerphilly County Borough Council bans electronic cigarettes
Caerphilly County Borough Council has banned the use of electronic cigarettes by employees in all council buildings and vehicles.
Caerphilly grass fires cost taxpayers £140,000
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has been called to 72 deliberate grass fires in Caerphilly County Borough since March 1.
Gwent Police appeal for information after £2,000 bike stolen in Penyrheol
Gwent Police is appealing for information after a bike was stolen from a garage on Brynglas, Penyrheol on April 28.The mountain bike is a Nuke Proof Mega Am Pro, with a black frame…
Queen and Duke of Edinburgh visit Ystrad Mynach
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh have arrived this morning in Ystrad Mynach.The Royal couple are visiting wrapping paper company International Greetings UK Limited, based on Penallta Industrial Estate.Crowds of residents and…
Gwent Police appeal for information on wanted Risca man
Gwent Police is appealing for information to find Risca man Ryan Parry.
Parry breached his licence conditions after being released from prison on August 15 last year.
Direct Healthcare Services boss joins board of Woundcare4Heroes
The managing director of Caerphilly-based Direct Healthcare Services has been appointed chairman of a specialist wound care charity.
Oakdale electrical company praised by Chwarae Teg
Electrical company, JR and AG Diack Ltd, has been honoured for its employment practices by charity Chwarae Teg.
Firefighters free horses from burning stables after arson attack in Cefn Fforest
Fire crews freed four horses from a stables in Cefn Fforest after an arson attack last night, April 28.