A community worker who has dedicated 50 years of her life to helping local youngsters has retired.
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South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: June 13
South Wales East AM and Penyrheol councillor Lindsay Whittle gives his take on the latest news.
Caerphilly Council improving on paying invoices on time
Caerphilly County Borough Council has said it is improving on paying its bills on time.In 2012/13 the council managed to pay 94.2% of its undisputed within 30 days.Despite missing its target of…
Oakdale and Pontllanfraith comprehensive schools set to close
Oakdale and Pontllanfraith comprehensive schools are set to close, Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced.
£5,000 reward offered to help catch Newbridge man Kyle Vaughan’s killers
A £5,000 reward is being offered in the hunt to catch the killers of missing Newbridge man Kyle Vaughan.
Welsh employment ‘unchanged’
Unemployment in Wales remains static at 125,000, according to latest statistics.Figures from the Office for National Statistics show an unemployment rate of 8.4% for the three months to the end of April…
Prisoner with links to Blackwood, Caerphilly, Senghenydd and Risca areas returned to prison
A convicted burglar who was wanted for a breach of his licence conditions has been returned to prison.Dafydd Merkel, aged 27, was released from prison in May this year and was serving…
Labour leader Ed Miliband opens Senghenydd exhibition
Ed Miliband, leader of the Labour Party, has opened an exhibition in the House of Commons to commemorate the centenary of the Senghenydd Mining Disaster.Caerphilly MP Wayne David has organised a week-long…
Bargoed teenager named volunteer of the year
A volunteer from Bargoed has been named one of Wales’ volunteers of the year at a ceremony in Cardiff.James Wilkes volunteers with the University of South Wales’ Quality, Work, Employability, Skills and…
Chief Constable told to retire by Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner
Gwent’s Police and Crime Commissioner Ian Johnston has admitted he told Chief Constable Carmel Napier to retire or be forced out.Mr Johnston made the admission on BBC Radio Wales after the South…