Environment Agency Wales is continuing to warn people to remain alert for flooding as further heavy rain is forecast for Tuesday.Another band of severe rainfall is due to reach the whole of…
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Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: April 30
A Double-Dip Recession It was depressing news that Britain has gone back into recession. Unlike the United States, where President Obama has pursued a very different economic strategy to this country, Britain…
New Chief Medical Officer for Wales
The Welsh Government has announced the new Chief Medical Officer for Wales.Dr Ruth Hussey OBE will succeed Dr Tony Jewell when he retires from the role later this year.Dr Hussey was born…
Three men arrested over armed robbery of Pentwynmawr takeaway
Three men have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery on an Indian takeaway.The Taste of India, on High Street, Pentwynmawr was raided on Sunday April 22 at about 9.50pm.Two men,…
Environment Agency Wales warns of weekend flooding
Environment Agency Wales is urging people to remain alert this weekend as further heavy rainfall is forecast from Saturday night through to Monday morning. After a relatively dry day on Saturday, heavy…
Police set up surgery at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
Police have set up a series of surgeries at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr for people to discuss their crime concerns.The surgeries will be held by PCSOs for the Ystrad Mynach area Gareth Coombes…
Islwyn MP says microchipping is not enough to stop dangerous dogs
Microchipping puppies does not do enough to address the problem of dangerous dogs, Islwyn MP Chris Evans has said.The UK Government has announced plans that puppies will be microchipped at the point…
Caerphilly man sets off on 10,000km charity bike ride to Istanbul
A Welsh Assembly worker from Caerphilly has begun a 10,000 kilometre cycle ride to Istanbul for charity.John Chick set off on his mammoth bike ride from Cardiff to Turkey and back last…
RSPCA investigates after six foxes found in Risca shot dead
The RSPCA is investigating after the bodies of six foxes shot dead were found in Risca.Four of the animals, who were found left in individual bags, were headless and a couple were…
Tour of Britain cycle race to return to Caerphilly in 2012
The 2012 Tour of Britain cycle race is to return to Caerphilly.The tour will take place between the September 9 and 16. Caerphilly will form part of stage six being held on…