Improvements need to be made to public services to meet the needs of older people, according to the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, Sarah Rochira.Ms Rochira made the call for better services…
Author: Richard Gurner
Shoplifters targeted in Blackwood
Police in Blackwood have launched an operation with businesses to tackle an increase in shoplifters in the town.Recent figures show that between June and August this year, there were 30 incidents of…
Social enterprise Book Worm Coffee Shop opens in Bargoed Library
A new social enterprise café has been officially opened in Bargoed Library.Caerphilly County Borough Mayor Gaynor Oliver, officially opened the ‘Book Worm Coffee Shop’ in the award-winning Hanbury Chapel library in Bargoed.The…
KFC to open restaurant in Caerphilly
Fast food chain KFC has confirmed it will be opening one of its restaurants in Caerphilly.The new drive through branch is scheduled to open on Crossways Retail Park in early 2013 on…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: September 19
First Minister I was delighted to see First Minister Carwyn Jones supporting the Tour of Britain cycle when Mark Cavendish and the rest of the pack of top cyclists rode into Caerphilly.There…
Caerphilly youngsters targeted to not become NEETs
Youngsters deemed at risk of becoming NEETs (Not in Employment, Education or Training) have been given a helping hand to boost their skills on a work placement scheme.Organised by Caerphilly County Borough…
Croespenmaen Remploy factory to close
Forty-three workers are to be made redundant after the UK Government announced the closure of Remploy in Croespenmaen.The factory is among 36 Remploy factories across Britain that are being closed by the…
Start-up centre Welsh ICE hopes to inspire and support entrepreneurs
An enterprise centre which aims to help entrepreneurs launch and grow their business has opened its doors.
BAFTA Cymru nomination for Zipline Creative’s Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience
A TV production company based in Risca has been nominated for its second BAFTA Cymru award.Zipline Creative’s BBC series Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience has been nominated in the Best Presenter category.The show,…
GCSE reform a “backwards step”, says Welsh Education Minister
Welsh Education Minister Leighton Andrews has branded moves to scrap GCSEs a “backwards step”.