Carwyn Jones, the First Minister of Wales, has said a new progress report by the Welsh Government outlining its progress so far shows action on promises made by Labour.The Programme for Government…
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South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: May 30
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Olympic Torch Relay What a fantastic occasion it was on Saturday when the Olympic…
Hengoed Primary pupils do their bit for their environment
Pupils from Hengoed Primary School have been helping to improve their local environment by taking part in a litter pick around their school grounds.Several large bags of litter were collected from the…
Appeal for owner of missing model boat to come forward
Gwent Police is appealing for the owner of this wooden model of the Mayflower to contact them.It was handed into them after being found on Jerry Lane off Pandy Road, Bedwas.If you…
Conservative AM raises issue of road safety with Welsh Government
A Conservative AM has raised the issue of road safety in the Senedd after a spate of fatal accidents.William Graham, AM for South Wales East, requested a statement on motorcyclist safety from…
Choose charity shops says Islwyn MP
Islwyn Labour MP Chris Evans is urging people to back their local charity shop.Mr Evans made the call after he visited Cancer Research UK’s shop on Blackwood High Street to drop off…
Council tax benefit cuts to affect 20,000 in Caerphilly County Borough, according to Plaid AM Whittle
More than 20,000 of Caerphilly County Borough’s poorest households could miss out on council tax benefit once it is devolved to the Welsh Government, according to Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle.Mr Whittle…
New art gallery opens in Caerphilly
Caerphilly County Borough’s only art gallery has opened its doors to the public.Y Galeri is the first step in a project to create a thriving arts centre in Caerphilly town in the…
Young advocates use their experiences to help others
Ten youngsters from Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly County Borough and Torfaen have become the first to complete a qualification that will see them become peer advocates. The peer advocacy scheme supports children and…
Business support roadshow to visit Pontllanfraith
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Business Enterprise Support and Rural Development Teams will be visiting Pontllanfraith on Wednesday as part of a series of roadshows aimed at helping businesses.The roadshow will take place…