Caerphilly County Borough Council is urging residents to give their views on the provision of play areas for youngsters in its area.The Welsh Government has asked each local authority in Wales to…
Author: Richard Gurner
New Tredegar lingerie factory to feature in new BBC programme
A luxury lingerie business based in New Tredegar is to feature in a new series on BBC Wales in the new year.
Welsh ICE partners with Coleg Morgannwg to create next generation of entrepreneurs
The Welsh Innovation Centre for Enterprise (ICE), based on Caerphilly Business Park, has partnered with Coleg Morgannwg with a work placement scheme to help develop a new generation of entrepreneurs.The business centre…
First Minister’s New Year message for 2013
First Minister Carwyn Jones wishes Wales a Happy New Year and is calling on the country to come together to face the challenges of the global economy.
Plaid AM Whittle warns of more departures from Caerphilly County Borough Council
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has warned that more chief officers could quit Caerphilly County Borough Council in the wake of a pay row after it was announced the director of social services was leaving for a job with the Welsh Government.
Bargoed chef lands job at five star Gleneagles resort
A young chef from Bargoed has secured a top job at the world famous five-star Gleneagles Resort in Scotland.
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: The benefits of a Living Wage
In his regular column for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Business Forum’s chair Tony Sheehan looks ahead to 2013.
Rugby Union: Bedwas RFC 20 Bridgend RFC 13
Bedwas weathered hailstorms, driving rain, a muddy pitch and a determined Bridgend side to extend their lead at the top of the Welsh Premiership.
Welsh businesses urged to focus on safety after 18 workers killed last year
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revealed that 18 workers lost their lives while at work in Wales last year and 1,213 suffered a major injury.
EU-backed PUPIL project helps young people stamp out antisocial behaviour
Pupils from South Wales schools have been taking action to stamp out smoking, substance misuse and antisocial behaviour amongst young people to improve learning and skills for their future success in the…