Hairdressing students at Coleg Gwent’s Crosskeys campus recently showed off their talents with an exhibition of work.More than 40 students pampered, preened and polished their models for the campus’ annual competition.Highlights included…
Author: Richard Gurner
Do you know these men? British Transport Police appeal after racist assault in Cardiff
British Transport Police officers are investigating a racially aggravated assault and theft at Cardiff Central train station.They are appealing for the public’s help in identifying two people they would like to speak…
Work to start on new Welsh school at St Ilan
Builders are to move into the former site of St Ilan Comprehensive to begin work on transforming it into a new Welsh-medium school.The council is developing the Caerphilly town site into a…
Caerphilly County Borough schools aim to match Welsh sporting success
Five schools from across Caerphilly County Borough Council will be competing to reach the Welsh Athletics Finals this week.Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni, Newbridge High School, St Cenydd Comprehensive, Rhymney Comprehensive and Lewis…
Pontllanfraith printing firm wins manufacturing award
A Pontllanfraith printing firm has won a manufacturing award for the quality of its work.Pensord, which employs more than 140 people, was presented with Wales Quality Award for Manufacturing at a ceremony…
March’s blood donation dates for Blackwood, Ystrad Mynach, Llanbradach and Bedwas
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…
First Minister’s St David’s Day Message
First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones has sent a St David’s Day message greeting to everyone who is celebrating the national day of Wales.
Free entry to Caerphilly Castle on St David’s Day
Caerphilly Castle will throw its doors open for free on March 1 in celebration of St David’s Day.The free entry is part of a series of events by heritage body Cadw and…
School pupils praised for their five-year 100% attendance
Pupils from Lewis Girls’ School and Lewis School Pengam have been recognised for not skipping a day of school in the last five years.Hannah Jones from Lewis Girls School and Rhys Davies,…
85-year-old’s necklace stolen in distraction theft in Caerphilly town centre
An elderly woman was the victim of a distraction theft when two robbers stole her necklace in Caerphilly town centre.The 85-year-old victim, who was out shopping, was at the entrance to the…