Caerphilly Council A lot has happened in the two weeks since my last Observer column. Avon and Somerset Police has been called in following the damning unlawful verdict from the Wales Audit…
Author: Richard Gurner
Unemployment in Wales rises by 7,000
The number of people unemployed in Wales increased by 7,000 in the three months to the end of January bringing the total figure to 125,000.The figures, published by Office for National Statistics…
Caerphilly AM urges constituents to pursue “Bedroom Tax” exemptions
Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert is urging people affected by the “Bedroom Tax” to write to the council to ask for an exemption.
AMs who don’t cross PCS picket line should give up pay, according to Welsh Conservatives
Assembly Members who stay away from the Senedd because of a strike by workers should give up a day’s pay, the leader of the Welsh Conservatives has said.Some Labour and Plaid Cymru…
Caerphilly Council appeals to Welsh Government for Cwmcarn High School funding
Caerphilly County Borough Council is appealing to the Welsh Government for emergency funding to help it clear asbestos from Cwmcarn High School.
Coleg Gwent students attend Commonwealth Observance
Students from Coleg Gwent joined The Duke of Edinburgh in celebrating Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey.On Monday March 11, seven Independent Living Skills students from Coleg Gwent’s Crosskeys Campus joined His Royal…
Project Bernie returns for Easter holidays to cut number of grass fires
A project aimed at reducing the number of deliberate grass fires over the Easter holidays is returning.
Ystrad Mynach College students cut and finish in top three of competition
Students from Ystrad Mynach college have bagged the top three places in a prestigious South Wales hairdressing competition.Lisa Williams, Kristian Reed and Curtis James finished in first, second and third place respectively…
Risca Leisure Centre in line for £280,000 refurbishment
Work is due to begin later this month on a £280,000 refurbishment of Risca Leisure Centre.
Success for Crumlin’s Valleys Gymnastics Academy
Youngsters from Crumlin’s Valleys Gymnastics Academy have recently been enjoying success.