The chair of Caerphilly Business Forum is calling on businesses to celebrate their success as it prepares to launch its 10th annual awards.Andrew Diplock said despite the tough economic conditions for businesses,…
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Bargoed PACT meetings announced
The next round of Partnerships and Communities Together (PACT) meetings for the Bargoed area have been announced.Residents are invited to attend the public meetings to find out what their neighbourhood police officers…
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Caerphilly youngsters help stop underage drinking
Youngsters from Caerphilly’s Youth Forum have teamed up with Caerphilly Council’s Trading Standards to help stop underage alcohol sales.Members of the Youth Forum have been volunteering as ‘test purchasers’, working alongside Trading…
Islwyn MP Chris Evans: “Legal aid cuts will have a huge impact”
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has warned that cuts to the legal aid budget could see areas like Islwyn becoming ‘advice deserts.’Mr Evans, who is a member of the Justice Select Committee, said…
Revellers get ready for Megaday 2011 with launch party
Revellers packed out Caerphilly Rugby Club on Sunday night at the official launch of Megaday 2011.Music lovers were treated to the sound of local bands One Track Mind, Best Served Chilled, Tab…
Glamorgan University offering Caerphilly businesses free tours of its TV studios
The University of Glamorgan is inviting businesses from Caerphilly to take a tour of its state-of-the-art television studios.Throughout June, business owners will be able to visit the university’s ATRiuM campus at its…
Gwent Police Authority re-elects chairwoman for fifth year
Gwent Police Authority, the body which oversees policing in the Gwent area, has re-elected its chairwoman.Cilla Davies has been re-appointed for the fifth year as chair.Before becoming Chair in 2007, Mrs Davies…
Caerphilly Council agrees to freeze councillor allowances for third year
Caerphilly County Borough Council has voted to freeze the allowances paid to its 73 members for a third year running.Since 2008, when the Plaid Cymru group took control of the authority, Caerphilly…