Young historians at Maescywmmer Primary School recently welcomed Islwyn MP Chris Evans to learn about Henry VIII at a special Tudors themed assembly. Parents and visitors to the school were treated to…
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Welsh Government to eradicate child poverty in Wales by 2020
First Minister Carwyn Jones will reiterate his Welsh Government’s commitment to eradicate child poverty in Wales by 2020 at a conference today.Mr Jones will be speaking at the Eurochild conference in Cardiff,…
1,200 name petition on Welsh Language education in Caerphilly County Borough handed to Assembly
A petition signed by more than 1,200 people calling for more Welsh medium education money in Caerphilly County Borough has been handed to the Assembly.The petition was presented to the petitions committee…
Pontllanfraith nursery’s stolen equipment replaced by bakery
A nursery which had its bikes, scooters and flags stolen during a summer break-in, has received a £500 donation from a local firm.Family bakery Brace’s, based in Crumlin, has replaced the play…
Caerphilly man prosecuted for selling counterfeit goods on eBay
A Caerphilly man has been prosecuted by Trading Standards after he was caught selling fake goods through online auction website eBay.Leighton Davies of Gwaun Hyfred, Caerphilly, was prosecuted for supplying counterfeit items…
Minute silence for Gary Speed ahead of Wales v Australia rugby match
A minute silence will be held in the Millennium Stadium before the Dove Men Challenge, Wales versus Australia rugby international on Saturday as a tribute to Gary Speed who died tragically at…
Bargoed betting shop robber jailed
A 34-year-old man from Merthyr Tydfil has been jailed for five-and-half years after he robbed a betting shop.Anton Jones, of Gurnos Road, admitted robbing the Coral betting shop on Hanbury Road, Bargoed…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: November 30
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Abercarn Primary School celebrates ‘Eco School’ status
Pupils from Abercarn Primary School recently celebrated their school’s ‘Eco’ status with a green party.The school has been awarded a prestigious Green Flag for the school’s environmentally-friendly activities.Abercarn Primary School’s Eco Committee…
Reaction to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
George Osbourne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, told Britain that it should expect more pain and job losses in Tuesday’s Autumn Statement. But he announced that Wales is to get an extra £216m…