The Caerphilly Plaid Cymru group have demanded their Labour rivals withdraw a party leaflet which they describe as “misleading”.The leaflet, called Caerphilly Local Voice, claims park and ride charges are being introduced…
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Lack of voter interest and poor party funding is marring this week’s referendum on extending law-making in the Cardiff assembly
New Tredegar Winding House recognised as top visitor attraction
The Winding House in New Tredegar has been officially recognised as a top visitor attraction by the Welsh Assembly and tourism organisation Visit Wales.The museum was assessed through the Visitor Attraction Quality…
New JD Wetherspoon confirmed for Caerphilly town
National pub chain JD Wetherspoon is to open a branch in Caerphilly town after the council granted planning permission.The new pub will occupy the old Co-Co discount store and the former Blockbuster…
Tory candidate Meredith welcomes plan to redevelop old Caerphilly post office
Owen Meredith, the Conservative candidate for Caerphilly in May’s Assembly elections has welcomed proposals by Caerphilly County Borough Council to create a heritage site in the town centre.Plans unveiled by the council…
Caerphilly Council to offer 100 apprenticeships and trainee positions
Plaid Cymru-led Caerphilly Council has revealed plans to fund jobs for up to 100 apprentices and trainees over the next three years.They will use part of a surplus of £485,000 originally set…
Illegal immigrants found by sniffer dog on Blackwood bound lorry
Three would-be illegal immigrants were stopped from entering the country by UK Border Agency officials after they found hiding inside a lorry bound for Blackwood.The two men and a woman, all from…
Coleg Gwent students hit the right note in national talent contest
A group of Coleg Gwent performing arts students have made it through to the regional rounds in a national talent contest.Coleg Gwent Performing Arts Lecturer Emma Hughes and her students are hoping…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: February 28
In his second blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly’s Labour MP Wayne David explains why a Yes vote is needed in Thursday’s referendum.
Ron Davies meets Aberfan survivor
Ron Davies got the chance to renew old acquaintances with Gaynor Madgwick, a survivor of the 1966 Aberfan Disaster, when he recently opened a jobs fair in Caerphilly.The Caerphilly Council cabinet member…