Pupils at Ystrad Mynach Primary School have recently launched their very own radio station with the help of Real Radio’s Jagger and Woody.The pupil’s responsible for running ‘Ystrad FM’ were lucky enough…
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Deal struck on devolved borrowing powers for Welsh infrastructure projects as Silk commission on funding due in few weeks
People are suffering with high energy prices, says Islwyn MP
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has said people are suffering with high energy prices.Mr Evans spoke in a debate yesterday in the House of Commons and highlighted a newspaper story which claimed that…
Apprenticeship schemes in Wales not being exploited to the full
Apprenticeship schemes in Wales are not being exploited to the full, according to a Welsh Assembly committeeA report by the National Assembly’s Enterprise and Business committee concluded that apprenticeships were essential for…
Elderly man found guilty of rape and sexual abuse of four girls in south Wales in oldest historic case of sex abuse to be prosecuted in UK
New officer responsible for policing in Caerphilly County Borough
Caerphilly County Borough has new person in charge of policing the area.Brandon Williams has taken over from Jon Burley, who had been in the role since 2009,as the area’s new Superintendent.Superintendent Williams…
Ex-serviceman from Abertridwr convicted of child rape
A former serviceman from Abertridwr, who was extradited from Australia, has been convicted of sexual assault and rape.In what is thought to be one of the oldest criminal cases in the UK,…
Government action plan needed for youth jobs, says Islwyn MP
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has called on the UK Government to fund youth jobs with a new tax on banks and mobile phone companies.Mr Evans made the comments after new figures showed…
First Minister’s response on Commissioner for the Disabled disappoints AM
South Wales East Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has said he is disappointed that First Minister Carwyn Jones is not treating the creation of a Commissioner for the Disabled as a priority.Mr…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Awards shortlist announced
In his regular column for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Business Forum’s chair Tony Sheehan congratulates those shortlisted for the Caerphilly Business Forum Awards 2012.