Police are offering shoppers small tinkling bells that attach to purses and wallets in a bid to deter thieves this Christmas.
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Plaid AM gets into the Christmas spirit to back children’s charity
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle got into the festive fun by donning a brightly coloured jumper to support a campaign by Save the Children to help its life saving work.The charity is…
Welsh ICE Blog: Autumn statement was relatively positive
In her column for the Caerphilly Observer, businesswoman and Welsh ICE director Mandy Weston looks at the significance of Chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn statement for local businesses.
Police appeal after acid stolen in Cefn Fforest
Gwent Police is appealing for information after a clear glass bottle of engine cleaning acid was stolen from a shed in Dylan Avenue, Cefn Fforest, Blackwood.The bottle of acid – marked ‘Engine…
Caerphilly County Youth Theatre looking for new members
Caerphilly Youth Theatre is seeking new members after a funding boost from the Arts Council of Wales.The Arts Council Of Wales has handed the theatre, run by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Arts…
Changes needed to existing England and Wales jurisdiction, committee recomends
A National Assembly Committee has said the current jurisdiction of England and Wales will need to be changed as Wales continues to make its own laws.The Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee believes the…
New £10.5m leisure centre planned for Caerphilly town
Caerphilly town is set to get a new £10.5 million leisure centre after councillors agreed initial plans for the development.
Welsh Government pledge to bridge funding gap over council tax benefit
First Minister Carwyn Jones has pledged his Government will do all it can to bridge a funding gap when it takes responsibility for council tax benefit.The UK Government has devolved council tax…
Play area dog ban moves step closer
Plans to ban dogs from enclosed children’s play areas have been supported by a committee of councillors.Members of Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Regeneration and Environment Scrutiny Committee backed the plans and agreed…
Hendre Junior School children raise cash for NSPCC and ChildLine
Pupils at Hendre Junior School in Caerphilly have raised an impressive £1,900 for the charities NSPCC and ChildLine by taking part in a sponsored dance workout.Staff and children at the school pulled…