By Sue Johns, Service Delivery Manager at Victim SupportCan you spare some time to help witnesses at court?If you have given evidence in a criminal court in the past ten years you’ve…
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Caerphilly Council employee helps raise £14,000 for children’s charity
A Caerphilly County Borough Council worker has helped to raise more than £14,000 by taking part in a charity Pink Car Rally from John O’Groats to Land’s End.Sue Toogood, who works for…
Youngsters back ban on smoking in playgrounds across Caerphilly County Borough
Members of Caerphilly Youth Forum have backed a ban on smoking in playgrounds across Caerphilly County Borough.Earlier this year, Caerphilly County Borough Council banned smoking in almost 100 play areas after a…
Shoe Zone to open at Castle Court Shopping Centre in Caerphilly
Budget retailer Shoe Zone is to move from its Cardiff Road shop in Caerphilly town to Castle Court Shopping Centre, Caerphilly Observer understands.The shoe chain has applied for planning permission to erect…
Re-discover spoken history says Islwyn MP
More should be done to promote first-hand spoken history records, Islwyn MP Chris Evans has argued.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: September 5
St Andrew’s Church I’m looking forward to attending a concert at the community centre in Penyrheol next Wednesday to celebrate the golden anniversary of St. Andrew’s Church.My godfather Les Lloyd was one…
Ystrad Mynach College electronics student through to skills final
An electronics student from Ystrad Mynach College has made it through to the finals of a prestigious UK skills competition.Lewis Clarke, 19, from Penallta, has won a place in the final of…
Welsh business confidence falls, according to ICAEW survey
Business confidence in Wales has taken a dip in the last three months, according to the latest survey by the Institute of Chartered Accounts for England and Wales (ICAEW).In the second quarter…
Newport bus changes to route X16 Risca to Cardiff
Newport Bus has taken over main operation of the X16 route between Abertillery and Cardiff via Risca.A replacement service was negotiated between Caerphilly County Borough Council and Newport Bus when the current…
Caerphilly Council considers ban on dogs in enclosed play area
Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking public views on plans to ban dogs from enclosed children’s play areas and multi-use games areas.The local authority is currently carrying out a public consultation regarding…