In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Library Service It’s great to see that progress is being made on developing a…
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Caerphilly Council urges people to bin it not throw it
Enforcement Officers from Caerphilly County Borough Council have continued their fight to stop people littering.The council has teamed up with McDonald’s in Blackwood to encourage customers to dispose of their litter correctly.In…
New cycle bridge for Argoed
Cyclists and walkers will soon be able to enjoy better access to the countryside when a new bridge is opened at Argoed.Construction for the new bridge started in September 2011 and is…
Street Pastors start work in Risca
Risca is the latest place in Caerphilly County Borough to welcome Street Pastors, following on from Blackwood and Caerphilly town.Street Pastors is a Church-backed initiative which works alongside the police and the…
Christmas revellers across Caerphilly County Borough urged to stay safe
Christmas revellers are being reminded to have a safe night out over the festive period.Police officers and Community Safety Wardens are increasing their patrols will be reminding revellers visiting local pubs and…
Blackwood company’s £1,000 gift to Llamau charity
South Wales homelessness charity Llamau has been handed a £1,000 Christmas donation by a Blackwood firm. The donation was made by building insulation company SERS, based in Commercial street.The money will go…
Blackwood business woman scoops two prestigious awards
A business woman from Blackwood who’s scooped two awards for her café and community efforts has said the real reward has been the praise from her customers.Esther Apoussidis, owner of Coffee Continental…
Mobile police surgeries for Caerphilly County Borough’s Christmas shoppers
Gwent Police is sending out its mobile stations to give out some crime prevention advice to Christmas shoppersResidents, shoppers, business owners and revellers can drop in for the opportunity to discuss local…
Risca’s Palace Cinema re-opens as library
The Palace Cinema in Risca has finally been re-opened as a new library and council service centre.The grand re-opening took place last week with residents, local traders, schoolchildren and Risca Male Voice…
75 jobs to go at Blackwood engineering firm
An engineering firm in Blackwood has confirmed that 75 jobs are to go.Hawker Siddeley Switchgear, based at Blackwood Business Park, is to make 35 staff redundant while another 40 temporary workers will…