The bosses of Britain’s power companies have been branded “gangsters in suits” by South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle.Mr Whittle was speaking at a debate in the Assembly on Wednesday and made…
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Home owners offered £40 architect consultation by charity Shelter Cymru
Home owners can take advantage of an hour-long consultation with an architect in exchange for a donation to charity.Homelessness charity Shelter Cymru has teamed up with the Royal Institute of British Architects…
Risca pupils get advice from international rugby player Thinus Delport
Pupils from Risca Comprehensive School have been getting inspired to take part in sport – thanks to a motivational mentoring session from South African international rugby player Thinus Delport.As part of Sky…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Don’t miss out on tickets for our annual awards
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Andrew Diplock, chair of Caerphilly Business Forum, urges people not to miss out on tickets for the organisation’s annual awards
Bereavement charges in Caerphilly County Borough to rise by 18.5%
Bereavement charges by Caerphilly County Borough Council are to rise by 18.5% plus inflation every year for the next five years.Councillor’s sitting on the authority’s cabinet took the decision on Tuesday after…
Queen officially opens fourth Welsh Assembly
The Queen was in Cardiff yesterday to open the Fourth Assembly.The First Minister Carwyn Jones welcomed Her Majesty the Queen and said: “Today marks a new chapter for Wales. The historic vote…
Caerphilly Council event aimed at tackling vulnerable adult abuse
Caerphilly County Borough Council is holding a ‘drop-in’ advice session about preventing the abuse of elderly people.Coinciding with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Wednesday June 15, the session is being held…
Caerphilly Council organises free events to mark National Carers’ Week beginning June 13
Carers from across Caerphilly County Borough and their families are being invited to take part in a series of events marking National Carers’ Week.Beginning on Monday June 13, Caerphilly County Borough Council’s…
Launch of MEP’s European Funding Directory for Wales
Welsh Euro MP Derek Vaughan will launch his European Funding Directory for Wales at Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff, on June 10 at 2.30pmPublic, private and voluntary sector organisations in Wales can apply…
Caerphilly McDonald’s set for 24 hour opening
A McDonald’s drive-through restaurant is set to open for 24 hours a day, seven days a week.The Crossways branch of the American fast food chain, in Caerphilly, wants to serve drivers between…