Staff at the Crossways Brewers Fayre, in Caerphilly, have raised £1,300 for charity WaterAid.The money has helped fund WaterAid’s work in India helping 66,000 people gain access to a long-term supply of…
Author: Richard Gurner
Gwent Police welcomes new cadets to Caerphilly
Gwent Police has welcomed 20 new volunteer cadets into its force based in Caerphilly County Borough.The 20 Caerphilly cadets, aged between 15 and 17, will take part in a two-year programme giving…
Crosskeys motor trader prosecuted for selling a ‘clocked’ car
A motor trader based in Crosskeys has been fined a total of £3,300 after selling a ‘clocked’ car to an unsuspecting customer.WD Cars Limited based in Crosskeys were taken to court by…
130 take part in Great Gwent Poppy Run
About 130 people took part in this year’s Great Gwent Poppy Run raising thousands of pounds for the Royal British Legion.Islwyn MP Chris Evans took part in Saturday’s run at Cwmcarn Forest…
Crumlin-based Brace’s Bakery sign distribution deal with Castell Howell Foods
Crumlin-based Brace’s Bakery has signed a deal with fellow food firm Castell Howell to have its products stocked and distributed by the wholesaler.Castell Howell, which like Brace’s is a family-run firm, serves…
Ystrad Mynach College student bids for Apprentice of the Year award
A hard-working student from Ystrad Mynach Collage is in the running to become Apprentice of the Year in a Wales-wide award scheme.Rhys West, 20, from Penpedairheol, is a finalist in the Apprenticeship…
Ebbw Vale haulage company prosecuted by Caerphilly Council for environmental offences
A haulage company from Ebbw Vale has successfully prosecuted by Caerphilly County Borough Council and fined for offences under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.Robin’s Haulage, of Beaufort Hill, Ebbw Vale, was taken…
Welsh Government outlines ‘soft opt-out’ organ donation policy
The Welsh Government has outlined its policy of introducing presumed consent for organ donation in Wales.Wales will be the first UK country to introduce such a system, designed to increase the number…
Tough draft Welsh Government budget must deliver results, says Assembly Committee
A National Assembly for Wales report has found there is little room for error in the Welsh Government’s draft budget for the next financial year.The Finance Committee, which is made up of…
Caerphilly County Borough Council agrees cash loan to Bedwas RFC
Caerphilly County Borough Council has agreed to loan Bedwas Rugby Club an undisclosed amount of money to help the rugby club.According to council papers, the rugby club now has a loan facility…