Unemployment in Wales has increased by 7,000 during May, June and July, according to official statistics.The number of people in Wales out of work is now 122,000 with the unemployment rate at…
Author: Richard Gurner
Coleg Gwent spent £14,000 on iPads for governors
Plaid Cymru regional AM Lindsay Whittle has questioned the spending of more than £14,000 on Apple iPads for governors at Coleg Gwent. A Freedom of Information request to the college by Plaid…
Caerphilly Council’s business advice service to tour industrial estates
A local entrepreneur is encouraging businesses to get in touch with Caerphilly Country Borough Council’s Advisory Services team to take advantage of potential grant funding.Martyn Fear, managing director of Specialist Precast Products,…
Spate of break-ins in Bargoed in the last week
Police in Bargoed are reminding residents to check the security of their homes, sheds and garages after a spate of ten break-ins and attempted break-ins in the last week.Lisa Humphries, PSCO for…
Tredomen based SCS Group take on two apprentices
Two young men from Caerphilly say that securing apprenticeships at a local building services engineering firm has changed their lives for the better.Curtis Rees, aged 20, from Machen and Ross Wilkes, aged…
Caerphilly councillors claimed more than £1.2 million in allowances and expenses in 2010-2011
Caerphilly County Borough paid out more than £1.2 million in councillor expenses and allowances last financial year, according official figures from the local authority.The amount – £1,236, 901.91 – covers councillor allowances,…
Welsh Government launches new campaign against domestic abuse
The Welsh Government has launched a new campaign against domestic abuse called ‘Live Fear Free’.The launch is happened on Tuesday at Cardiff’s busy Queens Arcade. The unusual site of a group of…
Match report: Swansea RFC 47 Bedwas RFC 33
Principality Welsh Premiership, Saturday 10 September 2011. Match report by John Meredith, photography by Ian LovellTrips to Swansea’s St Helens ground over the past few seasons have rarely seen Bedwas gain victories….
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: September 12
The other week, we received very depressing news. The most recent Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation showed that the St James Ward of Caerphilly contained the second poorest sub-ward in Wales –…
Stephen Jones and Gethin Jenkins expected to return for Wales clash against Samoa
Stephen Jones and Gethin Jenkins are expected to return to full training this week making them both available for selection for Wales’ Rugby World Cup 2011 second round meeting with Samoa at…