Islwyn MP Chris Evans made sure he didn’t miss the boat when he official opened the Community Waterways Festival in Risca this week.At a fun day which saw a host of family…
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Antisocial behaviour down in Caerphilly and Bedwas
Antisocial behaviour across Bedwas and Caerphilly is down by 39.3% and 40.1% respectively than this time last year. The results, announced by Gwent Police represent more than 1,100 fewer incidents and comes…
Gwent Police Authority’s response to introduction of elected commissioner
The Gwent Police force area is to have an elected commissioner from November 2012 after a new law was passed.Despite opposition from the Welsh Government, Gwent Police Authority and political parties, the…
Sardis Community Chapel in Ynysddu and Oakdale Presbyterian Church awarded £160,000 from Welsh Government
Sardis Community Chapel in Ynysddu and Oakdale Presbyterian Church have been awarded more than £160,000 of funding for improvements from the Welsh Government.The two community organisations are among 15 to share a…
New campaign in Caerphilly County Borough warns parents of internet dangers
A guide to help parents make sure their children are safe online has been produced.The leaflet, part of a campaign by the Caerphilly Safeguarding Children Board, aims to raise awareness of the…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: September 21
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Tour of BritainI’m still buzzing after attending the culmination of Stage Four of the…
Former Paralympic swimmer Chris Holmes to visit Newbridge Leisure Centre
Former Paralympian and one of Britain’s most successful swimmers Chris Holmes will be visiting Newbridge Leisure Centre this Friday.The nine-times gold medallist is on a UK-wide roadshow tour to promote the 2012…
Community to help choose new public artwork for Risca
Residents of Risca are to vote on the design of some new public artwork.Caerphilly County Borough Council is working in partnership with supermarket Tesco and The Bird Group of Companies Ltd to…
Welsh Health Minister’s “vision” for maternity services in Wales
Health Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced plans to reform Wales’ maternity services.The Welsh Government’s “A Strategic Vision for Maternity Services in Wales” has been published and outlines three priorities for NHS Wales…
Islwyn MP becomes milk monitor for the day at Penrhiw Nursery in Oakdale
Chris Evans, the Labour MP for Islwyn, became an honorary milk monitor at Penrhiw Nursery last week to help celebrate the upcoming World School Milk Day.Rachel Thompson-Williams, head of early years at…