Cheese and Milk The Big Cheese has developed into one of the best weekends of entertainment in Wales or anywhere else.As a Caerphilly-born lad, I’m really proud at the success of the…
Category: Opinion
Disabilities Minister Maria Miller defends Remploy factory closures in Wales
On Thursday July 19, Remploy workers, many of who are disabled, went on strike to protest against the UK Government’s plans to close their factories.
In this opinion piece, Disabilities Minister Maria Miller sets out the UK Government’s argument on why the factories should close.
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Caerphilly, and not just Cardiff, is a great place for business
In his regular column for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Business Forum’s chair Tony Sheehan looks ahead to the forum’s upcoming speed networking event.Cardiff is a wonderful city but like most capitals, it tends…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: July 11
Tom Sargent I attended a fantastic fundraising evening at the Penyrheol Community Centre on Sunday evening in aid of young Tom Sargent.Tom, who is nine, was diagnosed with a type of cerebral…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s Blog: July 9
A Sad Day for Welsh Soldiers On Thursday I was in the House of Commons for the announcement by the Defence Secretary. We were told that the 2nd Battalion The Royal Welsh…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Welsh Government money well spent on bringing jobs to Caerphilly
In his regular column for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Business Forum’s chair Tony Sheehan looks back at two significant job announcements in Caerphilly.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: June 27
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Senghenydd Disaster I will be in Senghenydd on Thursday when the First Minister launches…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s Blog: June 25
In the latest of his regular blogs for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly MP Wayne David looks back at the collapse of Christmas savings firm Farepak.
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: New chair looks to launch of 2012 awards
In his first column for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Business Forum’s new chair Tony Sheehan looks towards the launch of the forum’s annual awards next week.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: June 13
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Twinning Showcased A fascinating exhibition was on life in Wales and Brittany was showcased…