Welsh motor course driving students to success in Rhymney
 | A new college course in motoring is gearing pupils towards a career where they can use Welsh as a working language. |
Domestic abuse helpline for Wales relaunched
A domestic abuse helpline has been relaunched with a wider focus. Originally launched in 2004, the Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline has now become the All Wales Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Helpline. |
One week until cigarette vending machines ban
There is just under a week to go until a new law will ban the sale of cigarettes from vending machines in Wales. |
Islwyn MP praises Brace’s Bakery
Islwyn’s Labour MP Chris Evans has praised Crumlin-based firm Braces Bakery as an example of a local business success story. |
Two firms shortlisted for organic waste centre
A £7m joint project by councils in Torfaen, Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent to open a centre to process food waste has shortlisted two companies to potentially run it. |
Caerphilly AM welcomes Ystrad Mynach sports complex but questions funding gap
Caerphilly’s Labour AM Jeff Cuthbert has welcomed plans to build a £6m sports centre of excellence in Ystrad Mynach, but has also raised questions about its funding. |
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: January 25
 | In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news. Private Sector Involvement in the NHS |
Extension for Bedwas manufacturing firm
 | A manufacturing firm has announced plans to expand its operation. Eriez Magnetics Europe Ltd, based in Bedwas, has bought a 19,000 square foot building next to its base. |
Cats poisoned with antifreeze in Blackwood, warns RSPCA
The RSPCA has warned that someone could be deliberately poisoning cats in Blackwood with antifreeze. The warning comes after two cats deaths this month. |
Welsh high streets hit a low ebb
Welsh assembly report calls for action to help town centre businesses struggling to survive against out-of-town rivals |
AMs to debate payday loan companies
Assembly Members will debate the issue of payday loan companies in the latest Individual Members Debate to be held at the National Assembly for Wales on Wednesday January 25. |
Management cuts at Caerphilly Council will save £1.2m
A leading Plaid Cymru councillor has said the authority will save more than £1.2 million over the next two years after cutting the number of management roles. |