First Minister Carwyn Jones is to hold talks with Chancellor George Osborne to set out the case for reforming Wales’ financial settlement.The Welsh Government is calling for a new and fairer system…
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Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent social services merger agreed
The councils of Caerphilly County Borough and Blaenau Gwent have agreed to merge their social services departments.Caerphilly’s cabinet approved the merger on Tuesday following Blaenau Gwent’s decision at a meeting on June…
Cardiff City FC fan from Bargoed jailed for FA Cup violence
A Cardiff City fan from Bargoed has been jailed for taking part in a brawl with rival Chelsea fans.
Volunteers honoured by Caerphilly Council
Volunteers from across Caerphilly County Borough have been recognised for their valuable voluntary work in the community.The Voluntary Sector Achievement Awards, run by Caerphilly County Borough Council and GAVO, attract entries from…
University of Glamorgan gets green light for employer-backed degree
Glamorgan University has become the first in Wales to offer a new type of employer-backed degree.The university will welcome students on the Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) degree this September.Backed by…
Plaid Cymru AM calls for social care reform
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has called on the Welsh Government to improve working conditions for social workers and care assistants.The South Wales East AM, who is Plaid spokesman on social services,…
Radio station Voice could close due to lack of funds
A community radio station covering Caerphilly County Borough might have to close because of financial difficulties.Voice Radio, which is not-for-profit and based in Rhymney, has said it will have to close this…
TV’s Matt Johnson to learn Welsh in S4C reality show
A host of Welsh celebrities, including Caerphilly-born TV presenter Matt Johnson, are to star in a new reality show for S4C.
Matt, who presents Channel Five’s OK TV and ITV’s This Morning will join seven other media stars to learn Welsh for programme cariad@iaith:love4language.
Caerphilly Council given £30,000 for improvement schemes
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been awarded £30,000 from the Welsh Government for local improvement works.Run down areas will benefit from the cash under the ‘Tidy Towns – Tidy Places’ initiative.These include:…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: July 4
Caerphilly’ Labour MP Wayne David questions Tory Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan’s concern for Wales.