Caerphilly County Borough Counci has said it has been overwhelmed by the response for its world record attempt on Monday.The local authority, in celebration of this year’s Tour of Britain cycle race…
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Winning competition design for Aberbargoed Primary School pupil
Pupils from Ysgol Bro Sannan and Aberbargoed Primary have design a new adventure hero character to help visitors to nature reserve.The children took part in a competition to promote the Grasslands Project…
Wales name team for England match
Wales have made four changes, plus one positional, to the side that was narrowly defeated at Twickenham for this weekend’s return home match with England.In the backs Perpignan-bound James Hook replaces Scarlets…
Be a pro for a day at Glamorgan Cricket Club
Budding young cricket stars are being given the chance to experience the life of a professional cricketer for a day in Wales.Thirty cricket fans, aged eight to 16, will win a Be…
Bike safety questions at Big Cheese wins Abertysswg resident a mountain bike
A visit to Caerphilly County Borough Council’s road safety marquee at this year’s Big Cheese Festival turned out to be a prize-winning experience for one local resident.Shannon Bevan, 16, from Abertysswg, entered…
Trade unions back Caerphilly Council’s trainee plan
Trade unions Unison and the GMB have welcomed a council scheme to offer 150 training scheme places to youngsters.The scheme includes 100 apprenticeships and trainee positions and 50 work experience places and…
Gwent Police warn people not to spread online rioting rumours after arrests
UPDATE: Gwent Police arrest third man over internet riot rumoursGwent Police has issued a warning to members of the public to use social media responsibly and not spread rumours about rioting in…
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Bedwas engineering firm named as finalists in national awards
A Bedwas company which manufactures metal sorting equipment has made it through to the finals of the National Recycling Awards.
Eriez Magnetics Europe, based on Bedwas House Industrial Estate, was named as a finalist in the MRW National Recycling Awards after being nominated in the Vehicles, Plant or Equipment Supplier of the Year category.