In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.BargoedMany local authorities in England are looking to reduce new library services in the…
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Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr A469 access road opens
A new traffic signal junction providing direct access to the multi-million pound Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr has opened.The junction, off the A469 dual carriageway in Ystrad Mynach, has been created as part of…
Thieves steal eight iron gates in Blackwood in one week
Thieves have stolen eight wrought iron garden gates from the Woodfield and Mynyddislwyn areas of Blackwood in just one week.The thieves took the gates from homes overnight and officers are reminding residents…
New recruit for Caerphilly credit union thanks to EU money
A credit union has become the first organisation in Caerphilly County Borough to recruit staff thanks to grant funding through the Community Economic Development Programme.Smart Money Credit Union, based on Windsor Street,…
New five year vision for the NHS in Wales published
A new five year vision for the NHS in Wales has been published by the Welsh Government.“Together for Health” outlines challenges such as an ageing population and more people suffering from chronic…
Medieval meets Digital at Caerphilly Castle this Christmas with Market and Illuminata
Caerphilly’s Christmas Medieval Market, will be in Caerphilly town centre and Caerphilly Castle, on December 10 and 11 between 10am and 4pm.Foodies will be in their element as the Market fills the…
Peter’s Pies launches major marketing campaign
Bedwas company Peter’s Pies wants people to reveal their favourite Welsh locations for enjoying their pies and pasties.The company’s online survey is part of a major marketing drive to emphasise the ‘Welshness’…
Open up Risca’s canals for tourists says Islwyn MP
Islwyn MP Chris Evans recently met with Tom Maloney of the Fourteen Locks Canal Centre to throw his weight behind a campaign to open up Risca’s canals to tourists. After recently joining…
Residents and traders voice anger in public meeting on Caerphilly town roadworks
Residents and traders expressed their anger on Friday at a public meeting called to discuss the recent roadworks in Caerphilly town centre.The meeting packed out Neuadd-y-Parc Hall after it was called by…
Lewis School Pengam wins at Pearson Teaching Awards 2011
Lewis School Pengam has won first place in the ‘Film My School’ competition at the Pearson Teaching Awards 2011 with a prize of film equipment worth £5,000. The ‘Film My School’ competition…