Wales’ Minister for Tackling Poverty, Huw Lewis, has called on UK regulators to take action against payday loan firms whose sharp business practices can trap people in a spiral of debt.Mr Lewis…
Author: Richard Gurner
Heolddu Comprehensive School crowned Young Consumers of the Year
A triumphant team of pupils from Heolddu Comprehensive School were recently honoured for their efforts in this year’s Young Consumer of the Year competition.Catherine Broom, Ryan Bailey, Lewis Evans and Lewys Pugh…
Rugby Union: McBryde names Wales training squad for Japan tour
Wales have named a 32-man training squad to prepare for the forthcoming two-test tour of Japan.Head coach for the tour, Robin McBryde, has selected a squad that includes 15 players who formed…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: May 1
South Wales East AM and Penyrheol ward councillor Lindsay Whittle gives his take on the latest news.
Council update on Blackwood fire
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been supporting the emergency services overnight dealing with a large fire at the Poundstretcher store in Blackwood.The High Street remains closed to all traffic and bus diversions…
Gwent Police and Commissioner opens private meetings to the public
Gwent’s Police and Crime Commissioner has announced he is opening up previously private meetings for members of the public to attend.Ian Johnston said it was important the Strategy and Performance Board meeting,…
15 Welsh players in Lions squad
The 37-strong party was unveiled by Tour Manager Andy Irvine and Head Coach Warren Gatland.The squad for the ten match, three-Test series is made up of 15 Welshmen, ten Englishmen, nine Irishmen…
Plaid AM pledges to press ahead with demands to ban smacking children in Wales
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle says he will not be put off pressing the case for the Social Services Bill to include a ban on smacking children.It follows the removal by Labour…
Graffiti art event at Senghenydd Youth Drop In Centre
Politicians, the police and youngsters joined forces recently to have a go at some graffiti art.Everything was above board though as they were all taking part in an intergenerational graffiti day organised…
Teenage girl victim of attempted robbery at Bargoed train station
British Transport Police (BTP) officers are appealing for information after a teenage girl was the victim of an attempted robbery at Bargoed train station.