Caerphilly County Borough Council and Caerphilly Business Forum have recruited an apprentice who will work for both organisations.Sonam Patel is the latest recruit through the council’s apprenticeship scheme and will split her…
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South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: February 6
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle looks at the Bedroom Tax and Credit Unions in his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer.
Shoplifting in Blackwood falls by 11.8%
Christmas shoplifting in Blackwood fell by 11.8% compared to December 2011, according to Gwent Police.In total, 15 shoplifters were dealt with and stolen goods were returned to the stores following searches of…
Ystrad Mynach artist’s work on display in Cardiff Bay
An Ystrad Mynach artist’s landscape paintings feature in a new exhibition in Cardiff Bay.Gigi Jones’ work forms part of a collaborative multi-media exhibition of paintings, music and poetry being showcased at the…
Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr A&E campaigners to march through Caerphilly town
Campaigners who want a full Accident and Emergency department at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr have announced details of their planned protest march.
Llanbradach man prosecuted by Caerphilly Council for fly-tipping
A man from Llanbradach has been ordered to pay £775 costs by magistrates after he admitted a charge of fly-tipping.Darren Gurner, 35, of James Street, Llanbradach was given a 12-month conditional discharge…
National Assembly to debate 20mph zones on Welsh roads
The National Assembly for Wales will discuss the potential benefits of increasing the number of 20mph zones in Welsh towns and cities.The Individual Members’ Debate, put forward by Joyce Watson AM, Peter…
Fochriw’s Only Boys Aloud star beats the bullies to sing for Britain’s Got Talent
An 18-year-old from Fochriw has told how he beat the bullies and found his voice with hit choir Only Boys Aloud.Rikki Pullen beat the bullies to reach the final of Britain’s Got…
Caerphilly’s Plaid Cymru group wants council tax frozen
The Plaid Cymru group on Caerphilly County Borough Council has urged the ruling Labour group not to increase council tax by 2.35% from April.
Low levels of asbestos at Cwmcarn High School, second investigation report reveals
A second report into airborne asbestos at Cwmcarn High School has revealed very low levels of the toxic substance.