Author: Richard Gurner
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…
Free places for Caerphilly County Borough organisations at national conference
Wales’ leading housing and homelessness charity is offering small organisations in Caerphilly the chance to attend its highly regarded annual conference for free.With support from Caerphilly County Borough Council, Shelter Cymru has…
Aber Valley pupils to demonstrate new walking and cycling route to St Cenydd School
Hundreds of pupils from primary schools in the Aber Valley will take part in a guided walk to St Cenydd School on Friday.The organised walk will begin at Nant-y-Parc School in Senghenydd…
New players wanted for Abercarn Ladies Cricket Club
Abercarn Ladies Cricket Club is looking for new members.The team train every Monday evening between 6.30pm and 7.30pm at Abercarn Cricket Club, which is at the Welfare Ground, Prince of Wales Industrial…
Islwyn MP lends his support to Alzheimer’s Society for Dementia Awareness Week
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has thrown his weight behind Dementia Awareness Week which begins on the July 3.To show his support, he recently visited the Alzheimer’s Society in Pontllanfraith. Mr Evans met…
Police warning after spate of shed and garage break-ins in Bargoed area
Police in Bargoed are reminding residents to check the security of their sheds and garages after a spate of 20 break-ins the Penybryn, Gelligaer and Penpedairheol areas in the last two weeks.Kate…
Plaid AM calls for help for those affected by Newport job losses
Lindsay Whittle, Plaid Cymru AM for the South East region, has described the loss of 150 jobs at the Passport Office in Newport as a bitter blow for the city.The UK Government…