In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Tag: Bedwas
Community at the heart of the future for St Barrwg’s Church in Bedwas
Work will begin this year to save a historic Grade II* listed church whose future was threatened with an infestation of death watch beetles.St Barrwg’s Church, in Bedwas, which dates from the…
Caerphilly woman killed in road traffic collision on Pandy Road, Bedwas
A 40-year-old woman has been killed in a motorcycle crash in Bedwas.Police have named the victim as Claire Victoria Franklin from Caerphilly.Ms Franklin was a pillion passenger and was pronounced dead at…
Bedwas Library reopens with councillor’s book launch
Bedwas Library has been officially reopened after a £50,000 revamp.Work to the interior and exterior of the building took place between August and October this year.The work is part of a wider…
“Glimmer of hope” for Bedwas aluminium factory threatened with closure
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has said there is a “glimmer of hope” for around 132 aluminium factory workers whose jobs are at risk.Last month company Sapa said it was entering a…
Police warning over vehicle battery thefts across Caerphilly County Borough
Police are warning motorists to remain vigilant after a spate of battery thefts from vehicles.Battery thefts from vehicles and plant machinery have recently taken place in Blackwood, Bedwas, Caerphilly, Bargoed, Risca and…
Police warning after spate of garage break-ins in Bedwas
Police have warned residents to ensure their garage security is up to scratch following a spate of overnight break-ins in the Bedwas area.Two garages were recently targeted on Pandy Road as well…
Plaid AM raises threat to Bedwas jobs with First Minister
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has raised the threat to 132 jobs at a Bedwas aluminium plant with First Minister Carwyn Jones in the Senedd today.Sapa Extrusions has entered into a consultation…
132 jobs at risk in Bedwas after aluminium factory announces closure plan
Around 132 jobs have been put at risk after the owner of an aluminium factory in Bedwas announced plans to close the plant.Company Sapa said it was entering a consultation period with…
Warning after spate of catalytic converter thefts across Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent
Gwent Police is advising large vehicle owners to take measures to prevent exhaust systems containing catalytic converters from being stolen. During the past week 14 catalytic converters have been stolen from vehicles,…