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Category: Opinion

Gerald Jones MP: “It’s simply unacceptable for Caerphilly County Borough to be excluded”

Tuesday, May 4, 2021Tuesday, May 4, 2021

In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney MP Gerald Jones discusses government funding, the Senedd Election, coronavirus vaccination and more.

“We must take sustained action now” – former fire chief speaks out over recent wildfires

Monday, May 3, 2021Monday, May 3, 2021

Penyrheol councillor Steve Skivens, a former Assistant Chief Fire Officer with South Wales Fire and Rescue, gives his opinion on what needs to be done to stop deliberate wildfires.

Hefin David MS: School return “will be a great relief for many children and parents alike”

Tuesday, April 6, 2021Tuesday, April 6, 2021

In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly MS Hefin David discusses the return of face-to-face teaching, the Senedd Election and more.

Dawn Bowden MS: “We are reaching an important stage of the journey back towards normality”

Tuesday, April 6, 2021Tuesday, April 6, 2021

In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney MS Dawn Bowden discusses Covid-19, Rhymney High Street, Flying Start and more.

Why did the former boss of Caerphilly Council Anthony O’Sullivan settle his dispute?

Monday, April 5, 2021Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Immediately after the meeting which finally saw him sacked as the chief executive of Caerphilly County Borough Council, Anthony O’Sullivan told BBC Wales he had “nothing to apologise for”.He vowed to take…

Gerald Jones MP: “I want to pay tribute to all the amazing NHS staff and volunteers in our area”

Monday, March 29, 2021Monday, March 29, 2021

In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Gerald Jones MP talks about vaccination, the Community Renewal Fund, registering for a postal vote and more.

Why we need your support

Thursday, March 11, 2021Thursday, March 11, 2021

As a reader of Caerphilly Observer you’ll know all about our local news service – but how are we funded?

Gwent PCC Jeff Cuthbert: “I would like to thank most of you that have followed the guidelines”

Thursday, March 11, 2021Thursday, March 11, 2021

In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner Jeff Cuthbert discusses policing during the pandemic.

Covid in Caerphilly – one year since the first case

Thursday, March 11, 2021Thursday, March 11, 2021

The first case of Covid-19 in Caerphilly County Borough was confirmed on March 11, 2020 – the same day the coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation.

Gerald Jones MP: “We can now see light at the end of the tunnel and a gradual return to normality”

Friday, March 5, 2021Friday, March 5, 2021

In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney MP Gerald Jones talks about the coronavirus vaccine rollout, Post Office services and more.

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