Caerphilly-based housing association United Welsh has been awarded The Investors in People Gold award.The business award recognises a company’s effort to look after its employees and ensure they are at their best.United…
Author: Richard Gurner
Wheelchair services to be examined in Assembly inquiry
The National Assembly for Wales’ Health and Social Care Committee will hold a one-day inquiry concerning wheelchair services in Wales on Thursday, March 8.The Committee will revisit the findings of a report…
Six Nations 2012: Wales shuffle pack for Italy clash
Gethin Jenkins will lead Wales in their 2012 RBS 6 Nations Championship match against Italy at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday with squad captain Sam Warburton ruled out of contention this weekend…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: March 6
You can tell a council election is coming closer because Caerphilly County Borough Council are doing their best to give the impression that the council’s Plaid Cymru leadership are doing a good…
School children release 200 balloons in Aberbargoed
Almost 200 balloons were released last week by school children as part of their St David’s Day celebrations.Pupils at Ysgol Bro Sannan, in Aberbargoed, released the balloons as part of their Eisteddfod…
Caerphilly engineering graduate beats almost 1,800 for coveted job
An engineering graduate from the University of Glamorgan has secured a job with one of the top 50 graduate development companies in the UK.Michael Weller, 27, a BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering…
Ynysddu cycle track washed away by landslide reopened
A cycle track washed away in a landslide has been repaired and reopened.A section of National Cycle Route 47 in Ynysddu was damaged in 2008 but thanks to a £135,000 grant from…
Gwent Police refuses to deny station closure plans
Gwent Police has refused to deny it will be closing most of its stations after Caerphilly MP Wayne David found out about the plans.The Labour politician said he learnt of the plans…
What are your M4 problems? Asks Welsh Government
Motorists are being urged to email their thoughts on the M4 as part of a public consultation by the Welsh Government.It wants to find out what improvements it can make as part…
Welsh Secretary praises former Government for bringing General Dynamics to Oakdale
Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan has praised those involved for bringing defence firm General Dynamics to Oakdale, as the company celebrates ten years in the area.Mrs Gillan made the comment…