Plaid Cymru Assembly Member Lindsay Whittle has backed a campaign in support of the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) Cymru campaign to make new school, nursery and college buildings accessible to children…
Author: Richard Gurner
Welsh Ambulance Service asks people to be responsible
The Welsh Ambulance Service is urging Christmas revellers to act responsibly to lessen its demand.The trust is anticipating peak demand for its services over the festive season on Friday December 16, Saturday…
Blackwood nurse posthumously honoured for 40 years’ service
A Blackwood nurse who dedicated more than 40 years of her life to the profession has been honoured posthumously for her work by the Welsh Government.Julia Styles, who was awarded an MBE…
Pontllanfraith man arrested for suspected breach of ASBO
A Pontllanfraith man has been arrested on suspicion of breaching his Antisocial Behaviour Order.John Jones, 34, of Newport Road, Pontllanfraith, was given a two-year ASBO by Caerphilly Magistrates in September 2010 after…
Leanne Wood AM to stand for Plaid Leadership
Assembly Member Leanne Wood has announced her intention to seek nomination as a candidate for the leadership of Plaid Cymru.Ms Wood, the AM for South Wales Central, promised to prioritise the economy…
Police appeal for missing Hengoed woman, 29
UPDATE: Police reported on December 19 that Ms Thomas has been found safe and well.Gwent Police is appealing for information to trace a missing 29-year-old Hengoed woman.Bernadette Thomas was reported missing to…
Ystrad Mynach College achieves top health accreditation
Ystrad Mynach College has been recognised for its healthy approach towards employees.The college has been presented with a bronze award in the Welsh Government’s Corporate Health Standard scheme.The award recognises the college’s…
Blackwood business woman scoops two prestigious awards
A business woman from Blackwood who’s scooped two awards for her café and community efforts has said the real reward has been the praise from her customers.Esther Apoussidis, owner of Coffee Continental…
British Transport Police begins crackdown on metal thefts
British Transport Police (BTP) officers will be out in force this Christmas as the fight against cable and metal thieves continues.Officers will be teaming up with Welsh police forces and other agencies,…
Caerphilly Friends of the Earth Green Fayre a success
A fair held by the Caerphilly branch of Friends of the Earth has been hailed a success.The organisation held its ‘Green Fayre’ at the Twyn Community Centre in Caerphilly town last month.The…