The 99th anniversary of the Universal Colliery Disaster in Senghenydd was marked on Monday with the release of hundreds of black balloons.The Aber Valley community gathered at a special memorial service outside…
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Unemployment in Wales falls by 7,000
The number of people unemployed in Wales fell by 7,000 between June and August, latest official figures have revealed,People out of work now stands at 125,000 – an 8.3% unemployment rate.Across the…
Asbestos tests in schools must be consistent after Cwmcarn High School, says union NASUWT
A teachers’ union has called for schools across Caerphilly County Borough and Wales to be tested for asbestos in the same way after Cwmcarn High School was closed last week.
Cwmcarn High School to partially re-open on Friday after asbestos alert
Cwmcarn High School is to partially re-open this Friday after it was closed following an asbestos alert.A spokesman for Caerphilly County Borough Council said it was finalising arrangements.He said: “We are delighted…
Health and Safety Executive called in to investigate asbestos at Cwmcarn High School
Update: Cwmcarn High School to partially re-open on Friday after asbestos alertThe Health and Safety Executive has confirmed it has begun an investigation into asbestos levels at Cwmcarn High School.The school, which…
Appeal after Bargoed assault
Gwent Police is appealing for information after a 34-year-old man was assaulted on Hanbury Road, Bargoed at 2.20am on Sunday October 7.The victim was walking along the road when he was approached…
Fochriw Intergenerational Club launches
A new intergenerational club where youngsters and older people meet has been launched in Fochriw.Fochriw Primary School has become the latest Caerphilly County Borough School to launch an intergenerational club.The club, which…
Welsh Assembly committee wants views on public transport
A National Assembly for Wales committee is to look at how well public transport is joined up across the country.The Enterprise and Business Committee is asking for people’s experiences of how well…
High levels of asbestos at Cwmcarn High School, says union
High levels of asbestos have been found at Cwmcarn High School, a union official has said.The school was closed until further notice on the afternoon of Friday October 12 while investigations are…
Police appeal after car theft in Pontlottyn
Gwent Police is appealing for information after a car was reported to have been stolen from outside an address on North Rising, Pontlottyn.The black Peugeot 307 is thought to have been taken…