Welsh Assembly Members have voted for a referendum on more law-making powers for the body.On March 3 2011, voters will be asked: “Do you want the Assembly now to be able to…
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Upper Rhymney Primary School to stage Cinderella with help from police
A group of primary school children from Upper Rhymney are about to host a new production of Cinderella, with help from their local police officers and the Arts Council of Wales.Upper Rhymney…
Caerphilly County Borough library reading challenge a hit
More than 2,000 young bookworms from across the Caerphilly county borough took part in a special reading challenge at libraries this summer.The annual summer reading challenge has become a popular feature of…
Bedwas-based Peter’s Pies appoints new boss
Bedwas-based pie maker Peter’s Food Service has appointed a new managing director of its food service division as it plans for expansion.Neil Court-Johnston has joined from rival firm Holland’s Pies to push…
Islwyn MP praises start-up Oakdale business
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has praised the entrepreneurship of local business start-up, Orbit Print Ltd after a recent visit.Mr Evans was invited by the company’s directors David and Michael Hopkins and Scott…
Ron Davies “favourite” to win Caerphilly for Plaid Cymru in 2011
Former Welsh Secretary Ron Davies has been named the favourite to become Caerphilly’s next Assembly Member in 2011.Councillor Davies, who is a cabinet member on Caerphilly County Borough Council, is standing in…
New online system for neighbourhood watch
A new online system for recording crime, antisocial behaviour, and suspicious activity is to be introduced in Caerphilly County Borough.Volunteers will meet with council officials and Neighbourhood Policing Teams later this month…
Coleg Gwent students to help heroes with fundraiser
A group of students from Coleg Gwent’s Crosskeys Campus will be remembering men and women who lost their lives in military conflict and raising money for those wounded in present day battles…
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Llanbradach car dealer prosecuted by trading standards
The owners and associates of a Llanbradach car dealers have been prosecuted after a trading standards investigation.Darren Charles Marshall, Matthew David Peachey and David Paul Jones were prosecuted for offences related to…