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Author: Richard Gurner
Crumlin social enterprise urges other small businesses to try free IT support scheme
A social enterprise which supports people with severe learning disabilities is urging budding local entrepreneurs to take advantage of a new scheme which helps small businesses with IT.Crafts for Everyone, which offers…
First Minister sees first Welsh seal since time of Owain Glyndwr
During a visit to the Royal Mint in Llantrisant, First Minister Carwyn Jones has seen work being completed on the first Welsh seal since the time of Owain Glyndwr.The seal has been…
Penpedairheol family, inspired by son, helps raise £6,600 for Epilepsy Wales
A family whose young son was diagnosed with epilepsy has helped raise £6,600 for charity with a fun walk.When seven-year-old Owain Richards, from Penpedairheol, was diagnosed with epilepsy, his parents were amazed…
Wales is UK’s fuel poverty capital
Wales is the UK’s capital for fuel poverty with a third of households affected by it- a uSwitch.com study has found.Fuel poverty is defined as a household spending 10% or more of…
Share your memories of Newbridge Memo
People’s memories of Newbridge Memo are being sought for a new arts project.Caerphilly County Borough Council, together with the Newbridge Community Arts Group, want readers to tell them their Memo stories.The council…
Gwent Police launch festive campaign: “Don’t have a nightmare this Christmas”
Gwent Police and South Wales Police have launched their festive safety campaign called “Don’t have a nightmare this Christmas”.The campaign will include a series of films and posters the issues of theft…
Caerphilly Council housing transfer questions answered at drop-in sessions
Caerphilly County Borough Council tenants are being invited to ‘drop in’ to have any questions they may have on the council’s housing transfer proposal answered.The council has extended its housing transfer consultation…
New scheme to tackle metal theft backed by Islwyn MP
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has backed a new scheme launched to tackle the problem of metal theft.Last year metal theft cost Caerphilly County Borough Council £129,766 in paying out for stolen manhole…
More people getting flu vaccinations this year
The number of people getting vaccinated for flu is on the rise, according to latest figures.Based on information from Welsh GP practices, the uptake of vaccinations across Wales is 56.8% – up…