In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr and Rhymney AM Dawn Bowden discusses Furniture Revival, the Lawns Industrial Estate and the new council leader.
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Taekwondo instructor wins gold medal at world championships
Kade Williams, who lives in Pontlottyn, became world champion at the competition, which was held in Motherwell, Scotland.
Councillors back campaign to prevent heart attacks in young people
Councillors have backed a campaign calling for a national strategy to be created to help prevent sudden cardiac deaths among young people.
West End star coming to Caerphilly
West End star Peter Karrie will be coming to Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall on Saturday, December 14.
Schools take part in Shakespeare festival
The festival is run by the Shakespeare Schools Foundation, which says it is “deeply committed to reaching young people living in disadvantaged areas”.
Funding cuts could put future of Bargoed ice rink at risk
The ice rink will be open at Morrison’s undercover car park for a five-day stint until Sunday (November 24).
Council to cut salary of next permanent chief executive
Caerphilly County Borough Council has agreed to start recruitment of a permanent chief executive, following the dismissal of Anthony O’ Sullivan last month.
Cefn Fforest woman celebrates 101st birthday
Lillian Rose Howitt was born on November 20, 1918 – just nine days after the end of World War I – and weighed only 1.5lbs when she was born prematurely at 24 weeks.
Caerphilly-born Ramsey shines as Wales reach Euro 2020
Aaron Ramsey scored twice as Wales beat Hungary 2-0 to qualify for Euro 2020.
Newly elected leader signals “new beginning” for council
The first female leader of the council, and also one of the youngest councillors to take on the role at the age of 52, Cllr Marsden says her appointment “signals a new direction”.