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.
Author: Richard Gurner
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…
Welsh Government to consult on Social Services complaints procedure
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…
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…