The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on how concerns and complaints about social services in Wales are dealt with.It has said that everyone who makes a complaint about social services in…
Author: Richard Gurner
Three pubs caught selling alcohol to underage teen by Caerphilly Trading Standards
Three pubs in Caerphilly County Borough have been caught selling alcohol to a 14-year-old in a sting operation by Trading Standards.Fines of £80 were issued on the night to the sellers at…
Secretary of State for Wales snubs Caerphilly Castle in tourism push
The Conservative Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan has come under fire for snubbing Caerphilly Castle on a drive to boost tourism in Wales.Ms Gillan, along with Wales Office Minister David…
Total income from farming in Wales rises by 31%
The total income from farming rose by 31% to £209.5 million in 2011, statistics released by the Welsh Government show.The figures, released on Tuesday, also show that the value of agricultural output…
Financial firm Thomas Carroll goes back to 1972 for charity
Financial services is not usually known for its “fun” image, but a Caerphilly firm has decided to swap its pie charts for polyester in a stunt to celebrate 40 years in business.Thomas,…
Young Ambassadors get behind London 2012 Olympics
With the 2012 London Olympics only months away, more than 150 youngsters in Caerphilly County Borough have been recruited as Ambassadors to promote sport in their area.The youngsters gathered recently to celebrate…
Patients told not to use Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr if doctor can help
Patients are being urged not to go to Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr by the Aneurin Bevan Health Board, if they can be seen by their GP.The Local Emergency Centre (LEC) at the new…
Volunteers needed to become local health champions
Volunteers are being sought to become new local health champions for Caerphilly County Borough Council.Community Health Champions will help people to understand the barrage of official health information, access services and tackle…
Employee buys Caerphilly car wash to save it from closure
Caerphilly man Chris Dickinson thought he was going to lose the first job he’d had in four years – until he took the plunge and bought the struggling business for himself.Chris, 34,…
Ty Isaf pupils take pride in their place
Pupils from Ty Isaf Primary School have been doing their bit for the environment by helping to clear a well-used footpath near their school grounds in Risca.The pupils worked hard to remove…