Thirty-five young learners have received awards after completing an education programme through Caerphilly County Borough Council.The learners were presented with certificates by ex-rugby international and ACT Skills Ambassador Jonathan Davies for their…
Author: Richard Gurner
Rugby League: South Wales Scorpions 32 Oldham Roughyeds 36
A Mark Hobson try on the final hooter clinched a 36-32 win for Oldham Roughyeds in a classic game against South Wales Scorpions at The Gnoll on Sunday.
Number of council education services in Wales should be cut by a third, report finds
The 22 council education services in Wales should be cut by a third, according to new report.Instead of being run by councils, schools would be run by regional consortia with council leaders…
Caerphilly swimmers’ success
Since taking top places at the South East Wales Junior Development meet in Newport, members of Caerphilly County Swimming Squad have been called up for Gemau Cymru, an event for young athletes…
Aberbargoed Grasslands celebrates first anniversary
A nature reserve has celebrated its first anniversaryAberbargoed Grasslands was launched one year ago on June 14, as Wales’ first National Nature Reserve in an urban setting.Cllr Ken James, Cabinet Member for…
Bargoed Morrisons to open by Christmas
The new Morrisons supermarket in Bargoed is set to open by Christmas, developers of the site have said.Work on a the 56,000 sq ft supermarket began in March last year. Morrisons will…
On your bike: Travel hub opens in Caerphilly town centre
A new Travel Hub, offering a wide range of activities including cycle training, bike maintenance classes, lead walks and rides, and travel advice, is opening in Caerphilly.Located in the Visit Caerphilly Centre,…
Governors and Caerphilly Council agree work for Cwmcarn High School asbestos removal works
Governors at Cwmcarn High School have agreed to allow Caerphilly County Borough Council to manage the emergency asbestos removal works at the site.The Governing Body met on Monday after the council called…
Police appeal following burglaries in Risca
Officers are appealing for information following two burglaries in the Risca area. One occurred between 12am and 7.30am on Saturday June 15 at a property on Tir-y-Cwm Lane, Risca. Items stolen included…
Tomorrow’s business stars shine in 24-hour challenge
Entrepreneurial students proved they have what it takes to become the business stars of tomorrow at a ground-breaking, round-the-clock enterprise challenge in Caerphilly.Undergraduates from all corners of the world took part recently…