In her monthly blog for Caerphilly Observer, Conservative Senedd Member for South Wales East, Laura Anne Jones talks, about the importance of VE Day shortly after 80 years since the end of the Second World War.
Category: News
Leisure centre rescue a ‘Pyrrhic victory’ for campaigners
Caerphilly County Borough Council had included Cefn Fforest in cost-cutting proposals to shut three leisure centres.
Mother who ran illegal ‘doggie daycare’ with daughter avoids jail
Deborah Jane Edwards, 64, of Cwrt Yr Ysgol, Risca, and 34-year-old daughter Perkins, of Ty Isaf Park Road, Risca, admitted charges under the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963, for operating without a licence, and the Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
Bowls club applies for clubhouse booze licence
Morgan Jones Bowling Club hopes to sell alcohol seven days a week, between the hours of midday and 9pm.
Caerphilly MP appointed Commonwealth War Graves commissioner
Caerphilly MP Chris Evans, was appointed to the board of commissioners by King Charles III at a ceremony in Maidenhead.
Dead in the water: Tory call for yacht tourism tax exemption sinks
Senedd members torpedoed Conservative calls to exempt yachts and other boats from plans for a £1.30 a night tourism tax in Wales.
‘Colourful’ businessman Clayton Jones passes away
Mr Jones’ business interests in Caerphilly County Borough included Bedwas’ Wonky Bar and Gelligaer’s Harp Inn, as well as the now-demolished Aneurin Sports Bar in Penyrheol.
‘An act of unity’: Ukrainians share their culture, history, and identity with Wales
Caerphilly’s Ukrainian community have come together to celebrate Vyshyvanka Day, sharing their history, culture, and traditions with the people of Wales.
Police appeal after alleged fraud at post office
Gwent Police are searching for a woman after money was taken from the post office within Tesco Express, Castle View.
Drag artist visits care home for ‘special performance’
Residents at Abermill Care Home in Abertridwr have been treated to a “special performance” by drag artist ‘Venus Flytrap’.