At special school assembly at Maesycwmmer Primary School, Islwyn MP Chris Evans congratulated staff and pupils there after they earned the right to fly the prestigious ‘green flag’ in recognition of their…
Author: Richard Gurner
Rail electrification plan for Valley Lines welcomed by Ron Davies
Plans to electrify the Valley Lines rail network have been welcomed by Plaid Cymru’s Assembly candidate Ron Davies.In a statement at Westminster recently, the Transport Secretary committed the UK Government to working…
Caerphilly Council appeal for volunteers to help victims of crime
Volunteers are being sought to help provide free and confidential advice and support to victims and witnesses of crime and antisocial behaviour and their families in Caerphilly County Borough.Working alongside Victim Support,…
Caerphilly Council to investigate youth unemployment with new councillor group
Caerphilly County Borough Council is to set-up a group to investigate youth unemployment in the area.The Plaid Cymru-led local authority is in the process of setting up a Task and Finish group…
Oakdale youngster crowned Bard at school eisteddfod
An aspiring young poet was crowned Bard at her school’s St David’s Day eisteddfod.Nia Parsons was crowned Bard of the Rhiw-Syr-Dafydd Primary School, Oakdale, and became the first winner to sit on…
Wales votes Yes in Assembly Referendum
Wales has overwhelmingly voted Yes in the referendum to give the Assembly more-making powers.The final result was 517,132 Yes (63.49%) and 297,380 No (36.51%) .Turnout was 32.5%.The result in Caerphilly County Borough…
Bogus charity collector operating in Cwmfelinfach prosecuted
A bogus charity collector has been prosecuted after being caught by Trading Standards and Gwent Police without a valid licence.Dalius Vaicekauskas, originally from Lithuania, but residing in Llanhilleth and later Fairview, Blackwood,…
Counting begins in Welsh Referendum
Counting has begun on the vote to decide whether the Welsh Assembly should have greater law-making powers.At the moment, the Assembly can pass laws in 20 devolved areas such as health and…
New look Caerphilly Visitor Guide gets St David’s Day launch
The Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2011 has received a St David’s Day launch at Caerphilly’s Tourist Information CentreThe guide has been updated with a modern look and feel and there is more emphasis…
Hengoed Primary School cook handed national award
A school’s head cook has been given a major national award.Colin Jones, Cook-in-Charge at Hengoed Primary School was awarded the ‘Welsh Outstanding Achievement Award’ at the Local Authority Caterers Association (LACA) Awards…