Latest news stories from Hyperlocal sites tagged with 'Islwyn' :: Page 1
May 31 2011, 7.33PM Caerphilly Observer
Islwyn’s Chris Evans is ‘sexiest’ MP in Caerphilly County Borough
Labour’s Islwyn MP Chris Evans has been voted the 43rd sexiest MP on controversial website Sexymp.co.uk The site has been in the news recntly...
May 30 2011, 11.00AM Caerphilly Observer
Islwyn MP Chris Evans: “Legal aid cuts will have a huge impactâ€
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has warned that cuts to the legal aid budget could see areas like Islwyn becoming ‘advice deserts.’ Mr Evans, who is ...
May 18 2011, 5.03PM Caerphilly Observer
Islwyn MP Chris Evans lends support to increase dangerous driving sentences
Labour’s Islwyn MP Chris Evans has put his name to a proposed law to increase the maximum sentence for dangerous driving from two to seven ye...
March 29 2011, 8.39AM Caerphilly Observer
Senior councillor to stand for Assembly
A former deputy leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council will stand for election to the Welsh Assembly. Gwyn Price has been named as the Labour ...
February 25 2011, 3.00PM Caerphilly Observer
Islwyn MP wants end to high interest loans
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has called for doorstep loans with high interest to be made illegal. The Labour politician wants to see the introduction of a...
February 17 2011, 5.00PM Caerphilly Observer
£25,000 council backing for Ynysddu community hall scheme
Ambitious plans to replace the wooden Community Hall at Sardis Community Chapel in Ynysddu have received a £25,000 boost from Caerphilly County Bo...
January 28 2011, 3.00PM Caerphilly Observer
Islwyn MP backs Carbon Monoxide awareness campaign
Islwyn MP Chris Evans is backing a campaign to highlight the dangers of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. New research from the Carbon Monoxide – Be Ala...
January 25 2011, 9.00AM Caerphilly Observer
Islwyn MP calls for more winter fuel payments
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has called for the Winter Fuel Payment to be extended to people of all ages and not just the over 60s. The Labour politician ...
December 16 2010, 1.00PM Caerphilly Observer
Islwyn MP calls on Government to continue support for General Dynamics
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has warned that the burgeoning defence industry in south east Wales is at risk due to public spending cuts. Mr Evans said: â€...
December 13 2010, 5.00PM Caerphilly Observer
Risca Community Comprehensive School pupils invited to Westminster
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has invited pupils at the Specialist Resource Base for children with autism at Risca Community Comprehensive School to the Ho...
December 9 2010, 1.00PM Caerphilly Observer
Islwyn MP warns of black hole in Gwent Police budget
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has warned that cuts to the policing budget will have a huge impact on frontline policing in Gwent. Labour MP Mr Evans said: ...
December 6 2010, 3.06PM Caerphilly Observer
Islwyn MP pays tribute to Remploy workers
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has paid tribute to the workforce at Remploy after joining them at their plant in Croespenmaen to celebrate the International...
November 22 2010, 5.00PM Caerphilly Observer
Islwyn MP’s support for proposed new fire alarm law
Labour’s Islwyn MP Chris Evans has lent his support to the Fire Safety (Protection of Tenants) Bill, a Private Members’ Bill currently ...
November 1 2010, 8.00AM Caerphilly Observer
Islwyn MP thanks people for Romania Christmas donations
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has paid tribute to locals for donating to a Christmas shoebox appeal for Romania. Mr Evans handed over shoeboxes filled with...
October 25 2010, 9.42PM Caerphilly Observer
Islwyn MP backs CSV Make a Difference Day
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has urged people to get volunteering as part of charity Community Service Volunteers’ Make a Difference Day. The UKR...
October 22 2010, 8.30AM Caerphilly Observer
Islwyn MP criticises Government cuts
Islwyn’s Labour MP Chris Evans has described the public sector cuts announced by the Government as too deep and too fast. Mr Evans also brand...
October 18 2010, 1.00PM Caerphilly Observer
Islwyn MP backs shop worker respect campaign
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has backed a campaign to show shop workers more respect. Usdaw, the union for shop workers, recently released research which ...
September 1 2010, 8.45AM Caerphilly Observer
Islwyn MP inspired by Blackwood charity fundraiser
MPs have been in the headlines recently for pocketing payments left right and centre, but Islwyn MP Chris Evans was so moved by the story of one Bl...
August 11 2010, 9.26PM Caerphilly Observer
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: August 11
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news. Newbridge Memo funding What f...
May 7 2010, 5.08AM Caerphilly Observer
Labour victory in Caerphilly & Islwyn
Labour has held both Caerphilly and Islwyn in this year’s general election. Wayne David has been returned as Caerphilly’s MP for the th...
May 6 2010, 8.51AM Caerphilly Observer
General election in Caerphilly and Islwyn: Vote today
Thousands of voters in Caerphilly County Borough are taking to the ballot box as voting for this year’s general election gets underway. Polli...
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