Communities throughout Caerphilly County Borough were affected by the miners’ strike of 1984. The industrial conflict created unprecedented community spirit and division. Gareth Hill spoke to those involved in the strike, from miners to activists – and to the women who found their political voice.
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Volunteers needed to clear Castle View lake in Caerphilly
Calls are being made by three Plaid Cymru ward councillors for volunteers to clean up a popular lake on the Castle View housing estate in Caerphilly.
Councillors approve Islwyn West school proposals
Plans to build a new £18 million secondary school have moved a step closer.At a meeting on February 19, Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet agreed to publish a statutory notice detailing proposals…
Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner wants 2.66% tax increase
Gwent’s Police and Crime Commissioner has proposed a 2.66% increase in the portion of council tax that pays for the police.Ian Johnston initially wanted to increase the council tax precept by 2.99%…
Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner confirms stations to reopen in Caerphilly, Risca and Ystrad Mynach
Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner Ian Johnston has confirmed that police stations in Caerphilly town, Risca and Ystrad Mynach will reopen to the public – as exclusively revealed by Caerphilly Observer last…
Caerphilly Council could merge with Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent
Caerphilly County Borough Council could merge with neighbouring Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent, under plans to reorganise Wales’ 22 local authorities.The Williams Commission said Wales needed a radical reform of public services with…
Police stations in Caerphilly, Ystrad Mynach and Risca to reopen to the public
Police bases in Caerphilly town, Risca and Ystrad Mynach are to reopen their front desks to the public, Caerphilly Observer understands.Sources have told us that Caerphilly town’s police station on Market Street…
Have your say on Caerphilly Council budget cuts
Caerphilly County Borough Council is urging residents to have their say on how it can cut its budget.Over the next three years the local authority has to make a total of £28.13…
Police stations in Caerphilly County Borough could reopen to the public
Police stations closed to the public last year could be reopened, Gwent’s Police and Crime Commissioner has said.In July 2012, Caerphilly town, Bedwas, Risca and Ystrad Mynach Police Stations all closed to…
Share your views on S4C
An S4C viewers’ evening will take place on Monday November 18 at 7pm in the Virginia Park Golf Club in Caerphilly.Viewers will be given the opportunity to give their feedback on recent…