Welsh politicians have paid tribute to apartheid fighter and former South African president Nelson Mandela, who died last night aged 95 in Johannesburg.First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones said: “Nelson Mandela can…
Author: Richard Gurner
Grant deadline approaches for Caerphilly businesses
Time is running out for entrepreneurs to apply for a European Union-backed grant scheme.The Budding Businesses grant can offer 80% towards the cost of a project and will soon be winding up.There…
Record number of visitors to Blackwood Christmas Market
Record numbers of visitors descended on Blackwood town centre over the weekend to enjoy the festive delights at the town’s annual Christmas market.Caerphilly County Borough Council has said footfall counters recorded a…
St Martin’s pupils get taste of business with Young Enterprise
Budding entrepreneurs at St Martin’s School in Caerphilly have been getting a taste for business with the Young Enterprise scheme.Year 10 students have been receiving help, guidance and sponsorship from training company…
Two released without charge in Newbridge man Kyle Vaughan murder case
Two people arrested in connection with the disappearance and murder of Newbridge man Kyle Vaughan have been released without charge.Gwent Police said a 22-year-old woman from Newbridge, arrested on suspicion of perverting…
Generation gaps close with new clubs
Two new school clubs have been launched to help bridge the generation gap between pupils and older people.The intergenerational clubs have been launched at Bryn Awel Primary School in Rhymney and St…
Charity Welsh Hearts presents defibrillator to Caerphilly Garden Centre
New lifesaving equipment has been installed at a garden centre thanks to a donation from a charity.An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) was presented to Caerphilly Garden Centre, in Nantgarw, by charity Welsh…
Former Abercarn police station goes on sale in auction
The old Abercarn Police Station is being sold at auction tomorrow.The former police station, at Prices Court, Gwyddon Road, is listed with a ‘nominal’ guide price with Paul Fosh Auctions of Newport.Paul…
Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni RE teacher suspended for 18 months over Facebook messages
An RE teacher from Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni has been suspended for 18 months after sending “inappropriate” Facebook messages to a pupil.At a hearing of the General Teaching Council for Wales (GTCW)…