In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Ysbyty Ystrad FawrI’m writing to the chief executive of the Aneurin Bevan Health Board…
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Black Eyed Peas not appearing at Cardiff’s Michael Jackson concert
Organisers of the Michael Jackson tribute concert, being held in Cardiff this weekend, have said the Black Eyed Peas will not be appearing due to “unavoidable circumstances”.The group had announced it was…
Abertridwr’s Spanish Civil War heroes to be commemorated
Three men from Abertridwr who fought in the Spanish Civil War will be remembered at a ceremony next month for their heroism.This year is the 75th anniversary of the Spanish Civil War…
Fifth betting shop for Caerphilly town centre?
Caerphilly town centre could have a fifth betting shop after plans for a new one were submitted to the council.The former Sue Ryder charity shop at 85 Cardiff Road is the proposed…
Ten years of Children’s Commissioner marked by series of Assembly events
The National Assembly for Wales will host a series of events today to mark the tenth anniversary of the Children’s Commissioner for Wales.In 2001, Wales became the first UK legislature to establish…
Police hunt convicted Bargoed rapist
Update on Friday October 7: Gwent Police report they have captured Edwin Smith and he is currently in custody.Police are appealing for information after a convicted rapist went on the run.Edwin Smith,…
Welsh Government announces budget for “growth and jobs”
The Welsh Government’s spending plans for the next three years have been announced by Finance Minister Jane Hutt.The Minister set out a £14.5bn draft budget which the Welsh Government claims will stimulate…
Major gas roadworks to cause disruption through Caerphilly town centre
Update: Gas roadworks in Caerphilly town centre could put shops out of businessMotorists are being advised to avoid Caerphilly town centre while major gas works take place.For two weeks from October 10,…
Councillors to consider Oakdale wind turbine plan
Planning councillors are to consider a scheme to build two 130m high wind turbines at Oakdale Business Park.Renewable energy developer Partnerships for Renewables wants to build the 2.5 megawatt turbines and operate…
Veterans of nuclear weapons testing programme hold last march in Risca
Veterans of the UK’s nuclear weapons testing programme held their annual march on the weekend at Risca – for the last time.The march by members of Welsh branch of the British Nuclear…