Half of Welsh parents cannot afford to take their children away on holiday this year, according to a YouGov poll commissioned by the Salvation Army.Just over half (51%) of Welsh parents of…
Author: Richard Gurner
Rugby Union: Bedwas RFC take 12-7 win
Bedwas entertained newly promoted English side Henley Hawks in their first pre-season friendly on August 17.
GCSE pass rate in Wales remains stable for 2013
The overall GCSE pass rate for Wales in 2013 has remained at 98.7% – equalling the results of the previous two years. Passes at grades A* to C was 65.7% – up…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: August 21
50th anniversary It was a pleasure to attend a 50th birthday bash in Caerphilly – but it was not for an individual but a company.PHS, which is a workplace services provider and…
Caerphilly’s PHS Group celebrates 50 years in business
From hand dryers to office plants, and secure data storage services to condom machines, it is safe to say there are very few companies like Caerphilly’s PHS Group.And there are not many…
‘Help, I’ve got hiccups!’ – The 999 timewasters putting lives at risk
A bad hangover and a case of the hiccups are just two of the reasons why people have dialled 999 in the last 12 months. The Welsh Ambulance Service has warned that…
Murder inquiry launched after death of six-week-old baby boy in Nelson
Gwent police has launched a murder enquiry following the death of a baby boy in the Nelson area.Officers received a call to an address in Nelson at 9.15pm on Friday August 16…
Appeal after fuel theft – Waldrons Commercial Street Risca
Police are appealing for information following a theft of fuel from Waldron’s Garage Commercial Street Risca on Wednesday August 14.The man – described as bald with a muscular build – put £50.02…
Reopening of Cwmcarn High School delayed by two months
Pupils are set to return to the asbestos-hit Cwmcarn High School two months later than initially thought.Work to remove asbestos began in July this year with the aim of reopening the school…
Caerphilly Council warns again over green deal scams
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Trading Standards team is warning residents to be alert for doorstep scams offering ‘green deals’.It is the third time Trading Standards have warned against such a scam this…