Local Government Minister Lesley Griffiths has set out a programme to promote open and transparent local councils, including measures to ensure elected representatives better reflect the communities they represent. Speaking during a…
Author: Richard Gurner
Campaign calls for more foster carers
A national campaign to attract more foster carers has been launched.The annual Foster Care Fortnight, run by the Fostering Network, aims to raise the profile of fostering and provide an opportunity for…
Six Nation trophy tours Caerphilly schools
More than 2,000 children across Caerphilly County Borough got the chance to share in the Welsh rugby team’s Six Nations triumph when the championship trophy visited their schools.
New Welsh flag for Pontllanfraith Comprehensive School
A new Welsh flag has been donated to Pontllanfraith Comprehensive School by defence manufacturer General Dynamics.The flag was secured from the company, which has sites in Oakdale and Newbridge, by Islwyn MP…
Newbridge Library to close and move to Memo
Newbridge Library will be closing its doors on Friday May 24 and will be moving to the ground floor of Celynen Colliery Institute Building – known locally as Newbridge Memo.Work is nearing…
Ystrad Mynach sports complex confirmed as Newport Gwent Dragons’ training base
A new £6 million sporting complex in Ystrad Mynach is to become the home of regional rugby side Newport Gwent Dragons.
Caerphilly County Borough Council leader outlines plans at annual general meeting
Caerphilly County Borough Council leader Harry Andrews has outlined some of the keys projects the local authority is working on.
Cllr Andrews was speaking at the council’s annual general meeting on Thursday, which also saw the election of Crosskeys councillor Michael Gray as Caerphilly County Borough’s new Mayor.
Employability, volunteering and skills fair being held in Blackwood
A European Union-funded project aimed at getting more people into work is holding a skills fair in Blackwood on Thursday May 16.QWEST, which stands for Quality, Work, Employability, Skills and Training, will…
Gwent Police appoints new Assistant Chief Constable.
Gwent Police has appointed a new Assistant Chief Constable.Lorraine Bottomley, who is currently Chief Superintendent at West Midlands Police, will take over the role from Paul Symes who has been Temporary Assistant…
Rugby Union: Wales training squad update
Wales have called Cardiff Blues outside half Rhys Patchell and Newport Gwent Dragons hooker Sam Parry into their training squad for the tour of Japan but Scarlets fly-half Rhys Priestland has been…