Visitors to Caerphilly Castle will have a chance to get up close to Dr Who’s Tardis this weekend ahead of the BBC Proms in the Park.The time machine, from the popular BBC…
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Record £143,000 worth of European support grants given to Caerphilly businesses in August 2011
A record £143,000 was handed out to Caerphilly businesses last month in the form of European Union backed grants.Councillor Ron Davies revealed the figure during a business breakfast meeting on Wednesday at…
Caerphilly social services went “through the motions” prior to boy’s death
A report published after a 15-year-old boy hanged himself has said Caerphilly social services staff went “through the motions” and referred the case to other agencies rather than analyse the problems with…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: September 7
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Deprived AreasThe details published on deprivation make pretty awful reading.For the Lansbury Park area…
Safer Caerphilly Volunteer Network meeting on September 19
The Safer Caerphilly Volunteer Network is to hold a meeting on September 19.The network, which has more than 200 volunteers, will meet with police and council officials to discuss ways to tackle…
Caerphilly AM backs reform of European fish laws
Caerphilly Labour AM Jeff Cuthbert is urging people in Caerphilly and the Rhymney Valley to sign an online petition calling for reform of Europe’s fishing policy, under which fishermen are currently throwing…
New website for Caerphilly over 50s
The Caerphilly 50+ Positive Action Partnership has launched a new website.The site provides informal, easy to use games that encourage discussion, challenge stereotypes and raise awareness of the issues around dignity, respect…
Islwyn MP campaigns for Presumption of Death Act
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has successfully lobbied the Justice Select Committee to hold an inquiry into the issues around the presumption of death act in England and Wales.Mr Evans has been involved…
Old fire engines head for a new life in Serbia
Old fire engines from South Wales are to be given a new lease of life in Serbia.South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority has approved a the three-year programme to improve the fire…
Councillor’s concern over deprivation levels in Lansbury Park, Caerphilly
A councillor who represents one of the most deprived areas in Wales has spoken of her concern.Councillor Lynne Hughes, who represents the St James ward, spoke out after the publication of the…