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Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Looking after our town centres is looking after ourselves
According to the national media last month, Christmas wasn’t as bad as many retailers feared. They then went on to cite anecdotal evidence for this from “some of the biggest names on…
Bogus charity bag collector prosecuted by Caerphilly Council
A company that delivered charity collection bags without the correct licence has been prosecuted by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Trading Standards.SOS Support Limited was convicted of promoting a charitable collection in the…
New ideas needed to build Wales’ future – First Minister
First Minister Carwyn Jones is to reaffirm his government’s belief there is no place for market forces and competition within Welsh public services.Mr Jones will also outline plans for a new institute…
Plans for Energlyn train station unveiled
Plans for a new train station at Energlyn, in Caerphilly, have been revealed to the public.The new station, between Aber and Llanbradach, could be built within three years. Last month Caerphilly Observer…
Half-term fun at Llancaiach Fawr
Seventeenth Century court cases will be re-enacted this half-term at Llancaiach Fawr in Nelson next week.Families can spend the half-term at the Manor House where the court cases will be presided over…
Met Office warns of possible snow on Thursday and Friday
More snow could hit Caerphilly County Borough, the Met Office has warned.It has issued a yellow “be aware” warning from Thursday afternoon until Friday night.The Met Office said: “An area of snow…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: February 8
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Assembly to consider whether proposed enterprise Bill can proceed
A Members’ Bill aimed at boosting the Welsh economy is to be considered by the National Assembly for Wales on Wednesday.The proposal for an Enterprise (Wales) Bill has been put forward by…
More than 100 apprentice and trainee jobs created by Caerphilly Council
Two-thirds of the apprentice and trainee jobs promised over a three year period by Plaid-led Caerphilly County Borough Council have already been created.The training and apprenticeship scheme, costing £500,000, has seen 107…