Homelessness and domestic abuse charity Llamau has been awarded a bursary from the National Gardens Scheme.The bursary, called the Elspeth Thompson Award, will provide the charity with gardening equipment to enable it…
Author: Richard Gurner
Coleg Gwent students’ success in UK beauty final
Two Coleg Gwent students are amongst the UK’s top trainees following success in the finals of a prestigious hair and beauty competition.The students, from Coleg Gwent’s Crosskeys campus, contended with 49 other…
Ystrad Mynach College student shines in all-Wales electronics final
Ystrad Mynach College student Jordan Clarke has just proved himself as one of the brightest young sparks in Welsh electronics by claiming silver in a prestigious all-Wales skills contest.The 18-year-old aspiring engineer…
Rugby fun at Trinity Fields School
Six Nations winner Ryan Jones helped youngsters get to grips with the rugby ball in poor weather conditions during an event at Trinity Fields School in Ystrad Mynach.More than 120 youngsters took…
Caerphilly Council keen to provide guidance on “Bedroom Tax”
Caerphilly County Borough Council has said it is keen to hear from people who will be affected by the incoming changes to housing benefit.
Environment Agency launch investigation after River Rhymney runs orange
Environment Agency Wales has launched an investigation after a 6.5 mile stretch of the River Rhymney turned orange.
Gwent Police arrest Gelligaer man
Updated: March 28Gwent Police have arrested and charged 34-year-old Brett Jayne, from the Gelligaer area, on suspicion of harassment.The arrest follows a previous appeal by the force.
Caerphilly schools go solar
Schools in the Heads of the Valley’s area of Caerphilly County Borough are set to benefit from new solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, with £71,000 worth of funding secured.The funding will allow the…
Rugby League: South Wales Scorpions 12 Oldham Roughyeds 24
South Wales Scorpions ended their Northern Rail Cup with a defeat but they made Oldham Roughyeds work for their win in a game that was played in freezing conditions reminiscent of January rather than March.
70 new jobs for Blackwood with 170 safeguarded as Seda UK announces £18m expansion
Seventy new jobs are be created in Blackwood with a further 170 safeguarded after a food packaging company announced an £18 million expansion.