Islwyn MP Chris Evans teamed up with staff, pupils and local Councillor Robin Woodyatt to say G’day to new headteacher James Harris during an Australian themed assembly at Maesycwmmer Primary School,.Year 5…
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Volunteers needed for new Macmillan cancer support service
A new service in Caerphilly County Borough which aims to help people and their families affected by cancer is looking for volunteers to help run the scheme.Potential recruits will have the chance…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David named as new Shadow Justice Minister
Caerphilly’s Labour MP Wayne David has been promoted by party leader Ed Miliband to Shadow Justice Minister, responsible for Constitutional and Political Affairs.Mr David, who was previously Shadow Europe Minister, is now…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: October 10
For the past year, I have been Shadow Europe Minister. This was an important job I found interesting and given the importance of European issues, it was extremely relevant. However on Friday…
Match report: Bedwas RFC 33 Carmarthen Quins RFC 26
Principality Welsh Premiership, Saturday October 8 2011. Match report by Graham Carter, photography by Ian LovellA brace of tries from evergreen Number 8 Deri Mattravers and one from Ross Wardle saw Bedwas…
Wales have reached ‘another level’ – Howley
Rob Howley says Wales have reached ‘another level’ but ‘haven’t finished yet’ as they prepare to face France in the Rugby World Cup semi-final in Auckland on Saturday (Kick-off 9.00pm).The assistant coach,…
Conservative AM’s call for Cancer Drugs Fund
William Graham, Conservative AM for South Wales East, has called on the Welsh Government to establish a Cancer Drugs Fund:Speaking in Plenary debate, Mr Graham claimed that the health budget in Wales…
Caerphilly Council urges Welsh Government to help town centres
The Welsh Government should help town centres and reduce the commercial advantages of out-of-town retail parks by offering lower business rates, according to Plaid-led Caerphilly County Borough Council.In evidence to the National…
Blackwood McDonald’s manager gains McDegree
A McDonald’s restaurant manager from Blackwood has become one of the first people in the UK to get a degree from the global fast food giant.James Clarke has earned himself a McDonald’s…
Caerphilly MP joins in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning for Macmillan
Caerphilly’s MP Wayne David attended there coffee morning events in a single day last week in support of Macmillan Cancer Support.Mr David visited Trinity Fields School in Ystrad Mynach, St Helen’s Church…