A former nightclub bouncer has been jailed for at least 35 years for murdering a pregnant teenager two weeks before she was due to give birth.Carl Whant, 27, of Bettws, Newport, raped…
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South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: February 22
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Bargoed I showed some visitors around Hanbury Chapel in Bargoed which has been transformed…
Caerphilly’s Citizens Advice Bureau praised in report
Caerphilly County’s Citizens Advice Bureau has been praised in an independent report by auditors.The audit, by national Citizens Advice, rates the quality of advice of the bureau as ‘very good’. The bureau’s…
Change in law to help families of the missing backed by sister of Manic Street Preacher Richey Edwards
Islwyn MP Chris Evans and the sister of missing Manic Street Preacher Richey Edwards have backed calls for a change in the law for more rights for families of missing people.Mr Evans,…
Bronze plaques stolen from Bargoed Park
Metal thieves have stolen four bronze plaques from the entrance pillars at Bargoed Park.Three were stolen on Monday February 13 and a fourth between 10am on Wednesday February 15 and 1pm on…
Assembly to debate disability-related harassment report
On Wednesday (22 February), the National Assembly for Wales will debate a report examining disability-related harassment.The report, published by the Communities, Equality and Local Government Committee highlights the lack of leadership and…
New training and skills academy opens doors for youngsters in Caerphilly town
Welsh rugby legend Jonathan Davies has opened a new £250,000 training centre in Caerphilly town to help boost the job prospects of unemployed youngsters.Work-based training provider ACT opened the doors to its…
Welsh Government pledges £5m fund to get derelict homes back in use
Welsh Housing Minister Huw Lewis was in Risca on Monday to launch a new scheme to get empty houses back into use.Wales has an estimated 22,000 empty private sector properties and the…
Blackwood man prosecuted for selling fruit and veg
A Blackwood man has been prosecuted for selling fruit, veg and flowers without the correct council licence.Michael Kakia, of Gordon Close, Blackwood, was taken to court by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Trading…
Primary school banding system delayed by Welsh Government
Performance bandings for primary schools in Wales have been delayed until September 2014, the Welsh Government has announced.Education Minister Leighton Andrews said the delay was to allow for the introduction of new…