An Abercarn manufacturer which specialises in CD, DVD and Blu-ray duplication has produced its four millionth Compact Disc.Family-owned firm Dischromatics, based on Abercarn Industrial Estate, recently passed the landmark figure with an…
Author: Richard Gurner
2012 A-level pass rate falls from 98% to 95.3% in Caerphilly County Borough
The overall pass rate for A-levels in Caerphilly County Borough has fallen in 2012.The percentage of students getting grades A* to E fell from last year’s record 98% to 95.3%.There was also…
Appeal to trace two men following car damage in Abertridwr
Gwent Police is appealing for information to identify two men they would like to speak to in connection with criminal damage on Thomas Street, Abertridwr.At approximately 10pm on Wednesday August 8, six…
Pensioner caught sunbathing in the nude next to footpath in Caerphilly
A pensioner was caught sunbathing in the nude next to a public footpath in full view of passers-by.
Advice to university and college applicants ahead of A level results day
As tomorrow’s A Level results day approaches, UCAS, the body responsible for processing university applications, has issued advice for students.Applicants can log in to Track on the UCAS website from 8am on…
Etta Mae’s Twyn Community Centre event hopes to inspire
A diverse and eclectic range of activities from magic wand-making to bellydancing will be available for the public to try at an event at the Twyn Community Centre, Caerphilly, this Saturday.Organised by…
Sister’s appeal for long-lost brother from Oakdale to come forward
A man last known to be living in the Oakdale area is being sought by the long-lost sister he may not know about.Susan Mountford-Reis, 63, was originally born in Cardiff before being…
Peer Mentoring service helping people move forward
A unique service is empowering people to overcome drug and alcohol misuse and to move forward into paid employment.Peer Mentoring Wales is a European funded Pan-Wales venture and is delivered by DrugAid…
Police appeal after mugging in Bargoed
A 20-year-old man was pushed to the ground and kicked by three other men who then stole his mobile phone.Police are appealing for information following the mugging in Bargoed which happened at…
Unison welcomes Caerphilly Council pay rise
Trade union Unison has welcomed the decision to give a pay rise to more than 3,000 Caerphilly County Borough Council workers.From October this year, workers on the minimum wage will be paid…