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Lindsay Whittle’s blog: March 24

Wednesday, March 24, 2010Wednesday, December 8, 2010

In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news. Housing Benefits This week I wanted to highlight the impact Government cuts are likely…

Death of Bargoed man at hospital “avoidable”

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

A health board has offered an “unequivocal apology” to the family of a Bargoed man who bled to death at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant. An inquest into the death of…

Cardiff City fans face charge of violent disorder

Wednesday, March 24, 2010Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Five Cardiff City FC fans charged with violent disorder are to have their cases heard at Crown Court. The five fans, all from the Caerphilly County Borough area, face the charge after…

Nominations open for Heads of the Valleys Innovation Awards

Wednesday, March 24, 2010Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Businesses and social enterprises based in Caerphilly County Borough are being urged to put themselves forward for a prestigious award which celebrates innovation. Now in its fourth year, the Heads of the…

Visitor numbers to Cwmcarn Forest rise by third

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

The number of walkers in Cwmcarn Forest has rocketed by more than a third. Recent figures from the Forestry Commission Wales show a 36.1% increase in the use of walking trails with…

Free Easter eggs at the Bargoed Spring Fair this Saturday

Tuesday, March 23, 2010Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Shoppers in Bargoed town centre will be able to bag a bargain at a special Spring Fair taking place this weekend. The free event will be held at the Emporium Car Park…

Grant boost for new Caerphilly construction firm

Tuesday, March 23, 2010Monday, March 22, 2010

A Caerphilly-based construction company is celebrating after receiving a grant boost to get the business off the ground. Martyn Fear and Martin Beechey set up E and M Construction Services after being…

Defence contract creates 200 jobs in Newbridge

Monday, March 22, 2010Wednesday, March 24, 2010

A US defence firm which has a manufacturing base in Newbridge and Oakdale has secured a £4billion contract which will create 200 jobs. General Dynamics has won the Government contract to build…

Caerphilly young offenders raise cash for RNIB

Monday, March 22, 2010Sunday, March 21, 2010

Young offenders have been helping raising cash for the RNIB as part of their “community payback”. They have been working to distribute RNIB ‘Sooty’ collection boxes to businesses throughout Caerphilly County Borough….

Darts success for Barrie Bates

Monday, March 22, 2010

Bedlinog dart player Barrie Bates won his first tournament since 2006 with a narrow 6-5 defeat of Denis Ovens in Saturday’s Players Championship final. The Welshman picked up three titles and reached…

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