Labour has held both Caerphilly and Islwyn in this year’s general election.
Wayne David has been returned as Caerphilly’s MP for the third time with a reduced majority of 10,755.
In a shock result Brighton and Hove City Councillor Maria Caulfield has come second for the Conservatives beating Caerphilly’s Plaid Cymru council leader Lindsay Whittle.
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.General ElectionPounding the streets is tough enough when you’re fit and healthy but is, frankly,…
A man suffering from schizophrenia has been detained indefinitely at a high security hospital after he admitted stabbing a pensioner with a bread knife.Cardiff Crown Court was told that Martin Davies, 23,…
A newly qualified motorist has won a £250 cash prize after signing up to course to make her a safer driver.
Rebeca James, 18, from Aberbargoed, was entered into a prize draw when she signed up for the Pass Plus scheme after her test.
Pass Plus is an extra set of lessons new drivers can take to help make them safer drivers.
Penmaen councillor John Evans, 67, has raised more than £14,000 for charity during his stint as the Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough.The outgoing Mayor raised the cash throughout the past year for…
Wales’ largest plastic bottle recycling plant has been officially opened in Blackwood by Welsh Environment Minister Jane Davidson.The plant, which is the first to be developed by start-up company Plastics Sorting Limited…
The new Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough has been announced as Councillor James Fussell.Cllr Fussell, 48, accepted the position of civic head at a council meeting on Thursday.He said: “It is a…
A wannabe opera singer from Caerphilly has been wowing the judges of Britain’s Got Talent.Antonio Garcia, 20, auditioned for the show in Glasgow and was derided by the judges when he told…
Domestic abuse charity Caerphilly Women’s Aid has merged with homelessness charity Llamau.Lindsay Markey, chair of Caerphilly Women’s Aid, said: “This merger is great news for Caerphilly Women’s Aid and for women and…
Plaid Cymru-led Caerphilly County Borough Council has frozen the allowances paid to its 73 members for a second year running.The Plaid group had recommended that rises proposed by the Independent Remuneration Panel…