As the party prepares for its annual conference, Leanne Wood sets out her vision for Wales
Author: Richard Gurner
Police appeal after burglaries in Blackwood, Oakdale and Bargoed
Gwent Police is appealing for information following three recent burglaries in the Blackwood, Bargoed and Oakdale areas.At approximately 2am on Wednesday September 5, a burglary occurred at a property on Ty-isha Terrace…
Staff sickness levels fall at Caerphilly County Borough Council
Sickness levels among staff at Caerphilly County Borough Council have fallen, according to a new report.Absences due to illness across the council fell from 4.34% in 2010/11 to 3.93% in 2011/12. The…
Aberbargoed Greenlands granted £65,000 for improvements
A nature reserve in Aberbargoed has been awarded a Welsh Government grant of £65,000.Aberbargoed Greenlands, which is the country’s first urban National Nature Reserve, will spend the money on building stone walling,…
Coleg Gwent sport students inspired by Paralympics
Coleg Gwent students got the chance to witness this summer’s inspirational sporting achievements first hand when they visited the Paralympic Games in London.In the final week of the Paralympics, sport students from…
Trecenydd woman fined £500 for failing to pick up dog’s mess
A woman from Trecenydd has been ordered to pay £500 by magistrates for letting her dog foul and then failing to pick it up.Rebecca Birnie, 23, of Third Avenue, was fined £400…
Risca Palace new home for painting
A painting of Risca Colliery has been unveiled in Risca Palace.Caerphilly County Borough Council has said the painting, by Osi Rhys Osmond, will act as a striking reminder of the area’s rich…
Caerphilly business consultancy S A Partners eyes jobs boost with American expansion
A firm of business consultants based in Caerphilly is looking to triple its £4.5 million turnover by expansion in America.S A Partners, based at Castlegate Business Park, is opening its first office…
Plaid challenges Labour to maintain standards after Caerphilly Council praised in local government report
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been praised for its performance over the last 12 months with opposition Plaid Cymru councillors challenging Labour to maintain standards.The positive report from the Welsh Local Government…
Celebrate worship in Caerphilly with People’s Collection Wales
Residents of Caerphilly County Borough are being urged to share their memories of worship through on online history project.The People’s Collection Wales website is dedicated to sharing the history and experience of…