More than 3,300 patients have been tested for Hepatitis C after it was revealed a former healthcare had been diagnosed with the virus.Out of the patients tested, four had contracted the virus…
Author: Richard Gurner
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…
Caerphilly AM to meet with rail bosses over fares
Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert is due to meet with Arriva Trains Wales bosses this month to discuss fare prices on the Rhymney line.Mr Cuthbert has been concerned with the above inflation increases…
Bargoed youngster finds work with QWEST
A determined teenager from Bargoed has battled through the tough employment market to find his very first job.James Wilkes, 19, sought advice from QWEST (Quality, Work, Employability, Skills and Training), after struggling…
Bench stolen in Abertridwr
A green cast iron bench was stolen from outside William Harris Bungalows in Abertridwr.The bench was stolen overnight between Saturday December 7 and Sunday December 8.Anyone with any information is asked to…
New train station opens for Energlyn and Churchill Park
A new £5.2 million train station has opened on the Rhymney Valley line.Located between Aber and Llanbradach stations, the new Energlyn and Churchill Park stop started services this month. It is due…
Caerphilly electrical firm wins slice of £1.6m water works contract
A Caerphilly-based firm has won a slice of a £1.6 million worth of work from D?r Cymru Welsh Water.OSS Electrical, alongside Oasis Software Solutions of Monmouth, have secured water treatment contracts in…
Coleg Gwent students awarded for commonwealth projects
Coleg Gwent students were officially recognised for their work on commonwealth projects in Wales recently.Actor, writer and musician Boyd Clack, who wrote and starred in TV series High Hopes, visited a group…
Have your say on Caerphilly Council budget cuts
Caerphilly County Borough Council is urging residents to have their say on how it can cut its budget.Over the next three years the local authority has to make a total of £28.13…