Archive for November, 2011
Wales to delay search for Gary Speed’s successor as national coach
• FAW wants to respect Speed’s bereaved family |
Strikes over public sector pensions hit services across UK as 2 million walk out
David Cameron and Ed Miliband trade blows as 60% of schools in England are closed and 6,000 NHS operations cancelled |
1,200 name petition on Welsh Language education in Caerphilly County Borough handed to Assembly
 | A petition signed by more than 1,200 people calling for more Welsh medium education money in Caerphilly County Borough has been handed to the Assembly. |
Pontllanfraith nursery’s stolen equipment replaced by bakery
 | A nursery which had its bikes, scooters and flags stolen during a summer break-in, has received a £500 donation from a local firm. |
Caerphilly man prosecuted for selling counterfeit goods on eBay
A Caerphilly man has been prosecuted by Trading Standards after he was caught selling fake goods through online auction website eBay. |
Minute silence for Gary Speed ahead of Wales v Australia rugby match
A minute silence will be held in the Millennium Stadium before the Dove Men Challenge, Wales versus Australia rugby international on Saturday as a tribute to Gary Speed who died tragically at the weekend. |
Bargoed betting shop robber jailed
A 34-year-old man from Merthyr Tydfil has been jailed for five-and-half years after he robbed a betting shop. |
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: November 30
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news. |
Abercarn Primary School celebrates ‘Eco School’ status
 | Pupils from Abercarn Primary School recently celebrated their school’s ‘Eco’ status with a green party. The school has been awarded a prestigious Green Flag for the school’s environmentally-friendly activities. |
Reaction to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
George Osbourne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, told Britain that it should expect more pain and job losses in Tuesday’s Autumn Statement. |
George Osborne denies Ed Balls’ accusations that his plan has failed
Chancellor defends plans after forecasts suggest public sector job losses would total 710,000 |
Autumn statement: the rest of the package
Action promised on tax avoidance, high-speed internet, science investment and small businesses |
