Entrepreneurs are set to benefit from low interest rate loans as part of the Welsh Government’s Business Start Up service.The loans, made through a UK Government-backed scheme, will be delivered through the…
Author: Richard Gurner
2,500 mile banger trip raises cash for Trinity Fields School in Ystrad Mynach
A Caerphilly man has returned from a 2,500 mile drive across eight countries to raise money for a local school.John Pearse, 58, and his son, Will, 26, took part in the rally…
Older People’s Commissioner visits Bargoed
Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, Sarah Rochira, visited a club that is helping to keep one of the Valleys’ oldest traditions alive.Ms Rochira visited the Talkers and Listeners Club, which meets at…
Police investigate letterbox arson in Penyrheol
Gwent Police is investigating an arson in Penyrheol.At around 4am on Monday October 21, a piece of material was pushed through a letterbox in Heol Aneurin and set alight causing damage to…
Awareness and support for new organ donation law growing in South East Wales
Support and awareness for Wales’ incoming presumed consent law for organ donation is growing, according to new research.
Caerphilly’s libraries continue to improve
Caerphilly County Borough’s libraries have met or exceeded two thirds of Welsh Government Public Library Standards for the second consecutive year.There are nine Welsh Government Public Library Standards and Caerphilly’s library service…
Public consultation on Blue Badge scheme changes in Wales
Changes to the Blue Badge disabled parking scheme in Wales, to include people with cognitive impairments such as autism, have gone out to public consultation.The Welsh Government is inviting people to have…
Police appeal after shed fire in Penmaen
Police are appealing for information following a shed fire at the rear of a property at Canberra Close in Penmaen at about 1.45am on Saturday October 19.Two wheelie bins and a vehicle…
Blackwood café owner’s new Cardiff branch
An award-winning Blackwood café has expanded with a new branch in Cardiff.Esther and George Apoussidis, the husband and wife team behind Coffee Continental, have opened its second branch in the Castle Arcade…
Peter’s Pies in prestigious marketing award win with Canmol
Bedwas-based Peter’s Foods has won a prestigious marketing award.On October 2, the firm walked away with the ‘Food, Drink and Retail’ category prize at Canmol: Wales Marketing Awards, organised by The Chartered…