Energy firm Swalec is looking for community projects in Caerphilly County Borough for its staff to volunteer with.Local schools, community groups, charities and organisations can apply for Swalec’s ranging from providing volunteers…
Author: Richard Gurner
Wales welcomes BMA backing for soft opt-out organ donation system
The Welsh Government has welcomed the British Medical Association’s backing for a soft opt-out system of organ donation.In a report published on Monday, the BMA says it believes that the introduction of…
New look support for businesses in Caerphilly County Borough
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s business support team has had a re-brand.Now known as Business Enterprise Support Team (BEST), the council’s team is based at Tredomen Business and Technology Centre in Ystrad Mynach.Cllr…
Brace’s Bakery celebrates one year at Rogerstone
Crumlin firm Brace’s Bakery has marked its first year of production at its plant in Rogerstone, Newport.Brace’s, Wales’ largest independent bakery, took over from Warburtons at the Rogerstone site in December 2010,…
Residents rename ‘Spar Square’ in Bargoed
Bargoed residents have helped rename a square in the town centre.The public space, known locally as ‘Spar Square’, which is half-way along High Street, has been officially renamed ‘Royal Square’.Many suggestions were…
Plaid AM presses case for Valleys rail electrification
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has pressed the case for electrification of the Valleys rail network.The South Wales East AM quizzed Transport Minister Carl Sargeant during a debate in the Senedd.Lindsay Whittle…
Match report: Bedwas RFC 15 Pontypridd RFC 25
Principality Welsh Premiership, Saturday 11 February 2012. Match report by John Meredith and photography by Ian LovellBedwas beat the big freeze gripping South Wales on Saturday but could not beat Pontypridd who…
Cwmfelinfach car crash victim named – family pay tribute
The victim of a car crash in Cwmfelinfach on Friday has been named by police.Joanne Louise Jones, 23, suffered head injuries when the Peugeot she was driving hit a lamp post on…
Campaign to get over-55s in Caerphilly County Borough online
Over-55s in Caerphilly County Borough are being offered free help and advice to reconnect with friends and family via the internet.The new Love to Reconnect campaign, which is part of the wider…
Jeff Cuthbert AM welcomes new dangerous dogs proposals
Welsh Government proposals to help control dangerous dogs by tougher sanctions on irresponsible owners have been welcomed by Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert.Labour’s Environment Minister John Griffiths wants new laws which could include…