Students unhappy with their GCSE results can take heart from one Senghenydd teenager who has carved out a career as a youth worker despite gaining only two of the qualifications.Ashley Pearce, 19,…
Author: Richard Gurner
Hopes grow over health centre campaign in Llanbradach
Hopes have been raised on a new medical centre for Llanbradach following a series of meetings between local councillors and health board officials.Plaid Cymru county borough councillors Colin Mann and Robert Gough,…
Bargoed town centre regeneration enters final phase
An £8m regeneration scheme for Bargoed town centre is about to enter its final stage.Contractors Alun Griffiths will begin work at Hanbury Road and Hanbury Square from September 10 to revitalise the…
Gwent Police Authority in appeal for lay members
Gwent Police Authority and the Chief Constable of Gwent Police are looking for three people to act as lay members of its Joint Audit Committee.The successful candidates will help scrutinise the way…
Megaday 2012 raises £15,000 for Velindre Hospital
Charity music festival Megaday, held on the bank holiday weekend, has raised £15,000 for Velindre Hospital.
Final Paralympic cauldron lit in Cardiff
The final Paralymic cauldron has been lit in Cardiff ahead of the 2012 games in London.Paralympian cyclist Simon Richardson, who won a a silver and two golds at Beijing in 2008 lit…
September’s blood donation dates for Caerphilly
The Welsh Blood Service is coming soon to a venue near you.Please see listed below details of forthcoming blood donation sessions in your area.To view a comprehensive list of all our blood…
Abusive Pontllanfraith brothers have ASBOs extended by two years
Two brothers renowned for their abusive drunken behaviour have had their Antisocial Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) extended.
Number of organ transplants in Wales increases
The number of people who received organ transplants in Wales increased by 18% last year, according to new figures.According to the NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) Activity Report for 2011/12, 240 organ…
Residents urged to focus on local issues to capture democracy in action for photography competition
Residents are being urged to think local when entering a competition aimed at encouraging more people to get involved in the political process in Wales.The National Assembly for Wales’ inaugural “Democracy in…