Gwent Police has announced its new Deputy Chief Constable.Jeff Farrar has taken over from predecessor Carmel Napier, who has recently replaced the retired Mick Giannasi.Mr Farrar, 45, said: “I am delighted to…
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Wayne David MP lodges complaint against Caerphilly Council for promoting Plaid
Caerphilly’s Labour MP Wayne David has lodged a former complaint with the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales over a Caerphilly Council publication.Mr David claims a leaflet distributed by the council in the…
Ron Davies highlights Plaid’s record on Caerphilly Council
Former Welsh Secretary and Caerphilly councillor Ron Davies has praised Plaid’s record in control of Caerphilly County Borough Council during a speech at the party’s Spring Conference in Cardiff.The council cabinet member…
Coleg Gwent netball teams beat South African rivals
Two Coleg Gwent netball teams triumphed in an international showdown at Crosskeys Campus last Thursday when they took on their South African counterparts.Touring teams from South Africa called in to give the…
Coleg Gwent students selected for British College’s Welsh Women’s football
Six Coleg Gwent students were recently selected for the British College’s Welsh Women’s football squad – made up of players chosen from further education colleges across Wales.Crosskeys Campus students Abigail Powell, Katrina…
New jobs for Risca and Caerphilly after Government contract win for ACT
Dozens of new jobs are to be created in Risca and Caerphilly after training company ACT won a new £19m contract with the Welsh Assembly Government.The contract is part of the Welsh…
Bogus charity bag company prosecuted
A bogus charity bag company has been prosecuted and fined for for operating without a licence.SOS Support Limited was taken to court by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Trading Standards after reports from…
Caerphilly County Borough school children’s efforts rewarded in road safety competition
School children from across Caerphilly County Borough have been rewarded for their efforts in a road safety competition.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Road Safety team challenged children from some of the county borough’s…
1950 Eisteddfod plaque donated to Caerphilly town
An original bronze plaque from the 1950 Eisteddfod, held in Caerphilly, has been unearthed and donated back to the town.Local resident Christine Phillips was sorting through her husband’s belongings after he passed…
Charity Vision 21 launches new social enterprise restaurant
Vision 21, a charity which offers vocational training to people with a disability, has launched a restaurant at a sheltered housing complex in Caerphilly.Residents at Plas Hyfryd, in Castle View, will now…