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Category: Opinion

‘The rise in shoplifting, and violence and abuse towards shop workers, is deeply concerning’

Friday, November 1, 2024Friday, November 1, 2024

In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Gwent’s police and crime commissioner, Jane Mudd, discussing shoplifting, the autumn budget, and more.

‘People have been asked to do more for less and it has reached a tipping point’

Tuesday, October 29, 2024Tuesday, October 29, 2024

South Wales East MS Peredur Owen Griffiths talks public sector cuts in his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer.

Horrifying black sows and ghostly apparitions: how the magic and mystery of Wales come alive in winter

Monday, October 28, 2024

Mari Ellis Dunning, of Aberystwyth University, looks at five spooky winter customs and beliefs unique to Wales.

Hefin David MS: ‘Support our NHS’ by taking up flu jab offer

Thursday, October 24, 2024Thursday, October 24, 2024

In this blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly MS Hefin David encourages everyone eligible for a flu vaccination to take up the offer.

Laura Anne Jones MS: ‘I hope my story will help play a small part in raising awareness’

Monday, October 21, 2024Monday, October 21, 2024

South Wales East MS Laura Anne Jones recalls her “horrendous” menopause experience in this blog for Caerphilly Observer.

Devolving justice and policing to Wales – what’s holding it back?

Friday, October 11, 2024Friday, October 11, 2024

Stephen Clear of Bangor University, and Chaynee Hodgetts of Queen Mary University London, look at the devolution of justice and policing to Wales

‘Why should culture be the preserve of only areas that are rich?’

Friday, October 4, 2024Friday, October 4, 2024

In this blog for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Delyth Jewell talks Llancaiach Fawr, Blackwood Miners’ Institute, bank closures and more.

Gwent PCC Jane Mudd: Respect Rhymney project will ‘restore pride in the community’

Wednesday, October 2, 2024Wednesday, October 2, 2024

In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Gwent’s police and crime commissioner, Jane Mudd, discusses the Respect Rhymney project, and more.

Authority facing ‘significant financial challenges’ – Council leader

Friday, September 27, 2024Friday, September 27, 2024

Caerphilly County Borough Council leader Sean Morgan discusses the financial pressures facing the local authority in this blog for Caerphilly Observer.

‘I have a fondness for my constituency that goes deeper than it being part of my job’

Friday, September 27, 2024Thursday, September 26, 2024

On World Tourism Day, Caerphilly Senedd Member Hefin David highlights the locations that make the borough “a brilliant place to live and visit” in his latest blog.

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