Increasing apprenticeship opportunities for young people, ensuring universal access to next generation broadband and introducing 50+ health checks were among the priorities announced by the Welsh Government this week.In an address to…
Author: Richard Gurner
Caerphilly Friends of the Earth win national award
The Caerphilly Friends of the Earth group has been recognised at the organisation’s national conference for its work.The group was announced as winners of the Earthmovers Award for Group of the Year…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Changes to beat late payers welcomed
The Experian Late Payment Index shows businesses in the UK paid their bills an average of 25.2 days late in Q2 this year.Larger businesses with more than 500 employees were worst, paying…
Bargoed town centre improvements on schedule
The second phase of the European Union-backed improvement scheme for Bargoed town centre has begun.Work on Upper High Street is nearing completion and is continuing along the main High Street.The major regeneration…
Rugby World Cup 2011: Injured Shane Williams could return for Fiji match
Shane Williams could be in contention for selection for the Rugby World Cup Round 4 Pool D clash with Fiji at the Waikato Stadium on Sunday and fellow injury victims Dan Lydiate…
Changes to bus route X16 Risca to Cardiff
Update: The X16 timetable has been updated for September 2012.From this week journeys on bus route X16, previously provided by Veolia Transport Cymru, will now be provided by Newport Bus.There are no…
Caerphilly Council a finalist for premier recycling award
The efforts of green-minded residents have helped Caerphilly County Borough Council being shortlisted for a prestigious national award for recycling.The council is one of three finalists in the prestigious Local Authority Recycling…
Caerphilly Council offers free bags ahead of carrier bag charge
From this Saturday shoppers will have to remember to take their bags before they head out to the shops.On October 1 Wales becomes the first UK country to introduce a charge for…
Ystrad Mynach Netball Club receives donation from Brace’s Bakery
Ystrad Mynach Netball Club has received a kit donation from Crumlin-based company Brace’s Bakery.The team, established in 1980, had managed to raise £1,000 for the new kit last season, but the company…
Almost 1,000 caught without a TV Licence in Caerphilly County Borough this year.
Almost 1,000 people have been caught in Caerphilly County Borough without a TV Licence this year, new figures reveal.Nine-hundred and ninety have been caught by TV Licensing in the first eight months…