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Category: Opinion

Bedwas Councillor Ray Davies on the Soma coal mine disaster

Monday, May 19, 2014Monday, May 19, 2014

Ray Davies is a Labour member of Caerphilly County Borough Council, representing Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen. He was a boy miner, is a trade union activist and campaigns on numerous issues. Here he gives his thoughts on the Soma mine explosion.

South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: May 15

Thursday, May 15, 2014Thursday, May 15, 2014

In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.

South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: May 1

Thursday, May 1, 2014Thursday, May 1, 2014

In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.

South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: April 17

Thursday, April 17, 2014

In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Scams I want to alert Caerphilly residents – particularly older members of the community – about the need…

South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: April 3

Thursday, April 3, 2014Thursday, April 3, 2014

In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.

South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: March 20

Thursday, March 20, 2014Thursday, March 20, 2014

In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.

South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: March 6

Thursday, March 6, 2014Thursday, March 6, 2014

In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.

South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: February 20

Thursday, February 20, 2014Thursday, February 20, 2014

South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s regular blog for Caerphilly Observer.

South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: February 6

Thursday, February 6, 2014Wednesday, February 5, 2014

All Creatures Great and Small I officially opened a charity shop in Risca last Friday for a fantastic good cause.As a pet lover with two cats, I’m really impressed with the work…

Crisis at Caerphilly Council: Who’s to blame?

Friday, January 24, 2014Friday, January 24, 2014

Caerphilly County Borough Council is at the centre of its second police investigation within 12 months into unlawful payments to staff.Decisions to award senior bosses huge salary increases and payments to cover…

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