In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Category: News
Gwent Police release e-fit of man after indecent exposure in Oakdale
Gwent Police released an e-fit of a man they want to speak to after a man exposed himself to a 15-year-old girl in Oakdale.
Caerphilly protest against the ‘Bedroom Tax’ highlights effects of welfare reform on mental health
Welfare reforms have led to an increase in mental health problems, a leading charity has warned.
Gwent Police appeal for information after Newbridge assault
Gwent Police are appealing for information after an assault in Newbridge that left a woman needing hospital treatment.
Brakes on for Tour of Britain – Caerphilly to miss out on cycle race
This year’s Tour of Britain cycle race will not be visiting Caerphilly because of budget cuts, Caerphilly County Borough Council has confirmed.For the past three years, Caerphilly town centre has hosted stage…
Caerphilly Observer highly commended in Newspaper Awards 2014
Caerphilly Observer has been highly commended by judges in the 2014 Newspaper Awards.Our newspaper was nominated in the Printed Innovation of the Year category after the launch of our print edition in…
Machen residents fracked off by April fools prank
An April fools prank had residents in Machen fracked off as fake planning notices claimed that an energy company applied to drill for gas.
Ex-cash office in Newbridge set to be turned into flats
A former council cash office in Newbridge is set to be turned into flats after an appeal from Plaid Cymru ward councillor Lyn Ackerman.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Homes Task Group has backed…
Caerphilly man imprisoned for threatening shop workers with a knife
A Caerphilly man has been sentenced to 13 months in prison for threatening shop staff with a knife after stealing a bottle of perfume.
Prison for armed robbers who stole from Graig-Y-Rhacca Post Office
Two men have been jailed for the armed robbery of a postmaster in Graig-Y-Rhacca, Caerphilly.Jordan Kerr, 21, was sentenced to four years and Connor Flew, 19, for two years, eight months at Newport…