Andrew Diplock, Chairman of Caerphilly Business Forum, looks back at the organisation’s recent annual awards which celebrated its tenth anniversary.
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Stamp out bullying, says Labour AM
Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert is supporting a campaign to stamp out bullying in schools.The Labour politician is supporting anti-bullying week and said: “One case of bullying is a case too many. I…
New £20m development at Ystrad Mynach College
Ystrad Mynach College has unveiled plans to build a new £20 million leisure and teaching centre on the former Graddfa School site on Twyn Road.The state-of-the-art centre will provide a range of…
Wayne David MP opposes Remploy closure
Caerphilly MP Wayne David has joined his Labour colleagues in Cardiff Bay in opposing plans to close the Remploy factory in Croespenmaen.While the factory is in the constituency of Islwyn, Mr David…
Alcohol abuse in Caerphilly County Borough under the spotlight
Representatives from organisations across Caerphilly County Borough met Wednesday to discuss alcohol abuse in the area and the problems it causes.Agencies including Caerphilly County Borough Council, Gwent Police and the Aneurin Bevan…
Caerphilly Council staff to raise cash for Children in Need
Caerphilly County Borough Council staff will be busy over the next few days raising cash for BBC charity Children in Need.Fundraising activities include a ghost tour, a rugby tournament, a pool tournament…
Blooming success for green fingered Coleg Gwent students
Students at Coleg Gwent’s Crosskeys Campus are celebrating after their involvement in a community project was recognised by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s ‘In Bloom’ competition.The Independent Living Skills (ILS) students, along with…
St Cenydd pupil wins Lions Peace Poster competition
A schoolgirl has won top prize in a competition to promote world peace.St Cenydd pupil Ellie Tsipas was named the overall winner in the annual Peace Poster competition run by Caerphilly Lions…
Gwent Police unveils latest tactic against shoplifting – a cardboard cut-out officer
Gwent Police has revealed its latest weapon in the war against crime – a cardboard cut-out copper.The 7ft cut-out of 27-year-old officer Rhydian Jones (who is in fact 6ft 4in) will be…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: November 16
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.The EconomyThe big issue at the Assembly has been the economic crisis – and…