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…
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Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Some positives from Autumn Statement
In his regular column for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Business Forum’s chair Tony Sheehan looks back on the recent Autumn Statement.Last week in his Autumn Statement the Chancellor announced the continuation – and,…
Respect shopworkers this Christmas, says Islwyn MP
“Keep your cool and respect shopworkers this Christmas” is the message from Islwyn MP Chris Evans as he recently joined staff at Tesco Extra in Risca to back shopworkers’ union Usdaw’s ‘Freedom…
Caerphilly Council staff to stage protest at managers’ pay rise
Workers at Caerphilly County Borough Council angry at the chief executive’s secret pay rise will stage a walkout protest on Monday.Anthony O’Sullivan was one of 20 senior bosses at the local authority…
British Transport Police launch Christmas safety campaign
Christmas party-goers heading to Cardiff on the train for a night of festive celebration are being urged not to over-indulge by British Transport Police.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: December 12
Light up a life It was a real pleasure to attend St David’s Hospice Care Light Up A Life remembrance service at St Martin’s Church in Caerphilly last week. I’ve been going…
Caerphilly town residents invited to Morgan Jones ward public event
Labour councillor for Morgan Jones Ward James Pritchard will be holding a public event in St Catherines Church, Mill Road, Caerphilly on Saturday December 15 between 11am and 1pm.The event has been…
Charity appeal Operation Santa 2012 hailed a success
Caerphilly County Borough Council has hailed 2012’s Operation Santa charity appeal a success with more than 2,000 toys donated by local people.
Welsh Assembly to hold inquiry into pupils’ behaviour and absence
Welsh children’s’ behaviour and attendance at school is to come under the spotlight as part of an inquiry by a Welsh Assembly committee.The National Assembly’s Children and Young People Committee has launched…
Odeon cinema to open in Bargoed
National cinema chain Odeon has been announced as the preferred tenant for the planned £6m council-owed cinema development in Bargoed.