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Category: Opinion

Dawn Bowden AM: “The political year has not started well with the alarming escalation of tensions in Iran”

Tuesday, January 7, 2020Tuesday, January 7, 2020

In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr and Rhymney AM Dawn Bowden discusses the New Year, the situation in Iran and the Welsh Budget.

“I want to thank everybody who signed petitions and responded to the questionnaire”

Monday, December 9, 2019Monday, December 9, 2019

In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly AM Hefin David talks about the new Heath hospital bus service and the General Election.

“If you need to catch a train to work at peak time, you’ll be lucky to get a seat”

Friday, November 22, 2019Friday, November 22, 2019

In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East AM Delyth Jewell discusses the “serious problems that train commuters face”.

“Keeping local business units modern and up to date is important to supporting jobs and the local economy in Rhymney”

Thursday, November 21, 2019Friday, November 29, 2019

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.

“We will be remembering those brave members of our armed forces who sacrificed their lives so we could live a life of peace.”

Wednesday, November 6, 2019Wednesday, November 6, 2019

In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly AM Hefin David talks about Remembrance Day, Gilfach Surgery and the General Election.

“Over 3,000 households in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney are currently missing out on £5.9 million in Pension Credit”

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr and Rhymney MP Gerald Jones talks about Pension Credit, free cash machines and the Heddlu Bach.

“It’s impossible to think about what happened in Aberfan without feeling a range of emotions”

Tuesday, October 22, 2019Wednesday, October 23, 2019

In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East AM Delyth Jewell discusses the Aberfan disaster and street lights.

“As awareness of autism grows, so does the requirement to help those voluntary groups who support children and adults with autism”

Friday, October 11, 2019

In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly AM Hefin David talks about the return of the Number 25 bus and Autism support groups.

“It is good to see such a business choosing the area for its operations”

Friday, October 11, 2019

In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr and Rhymney AM Dawn Bowden discusses Sharp Clinical opening in Rhymney, policing, and a “Community Star”.

“Nobody should have to pay a charge or make long difficult journeys just to withdraw their cash”

Thursday, September 26, 2019

In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr and Rhymney MP Gerald Jones talks about cash machines and the suspension of parliament.

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