Two Blackwood students have scooped top prizes at a national hairdressing competition.Coleg Gwent students Angie Reynolds, 17, and 18-year-old Becki Jenkins had success at the national finals of the Association of Hairdressers…
Author: Richard Gurner
Free swimming in Caerphilly County Borough this Easter
Youngsters in Caerphilly County Borough can take advantage of free swim sessions during the Easter break, including caneoing, snorkeling and water polo, in any of the council’s pools.Funded by the Welsh Assembly…
Cheese & Crime community event in Bedwas and Trethomas
A community safety event for people aged over 50 is to be held on Wednesday April 21 at Bedwas and Trethomas Community Hall, from 4pm until 6pm.The ‘Cheese and Crime’ event follows…
Caerphilly Council urges residents to think about Easter egg waste
With Easter just around the corner Caerphilly County Borough Council has urged residents to be mindful about waste packaging from Easter eggs.Councillor Lyn Ackerman, cabinet member for the environment said: “While we…
Caerphilly pupils rewarded for recycling Yellow Pages
Green pupils from across the Caerphilly County Borough have been rewarded for helping to recycle thousands of copies of Yellow Pages directories.Caerphilly County Borough Council launched its Yellow Pages Schools Recycling Scheme…
Crufts success for Risca dog
A new dog training course on offer at an adult education centre in Risca is already helping to produce prize winning pooches.Morgan, an 18-month-old Bedlington Terrier from Risca, recently won first prize…
Sporting appeal for Winding House exhibition
People are being asked for their help to create a new sporting themed exhibition at the Winding House Museum in New Tredegar.Staff at the museum are appealing for historic sporting equipment, old…
Caerphilly traders get Trustmark Scheme approval
Four traders from Caerphilly County Borough have been accepted into a scheme to help tackle rogue traders.The Government-endorsed South East Wales Trustmark Scheme helps people find reputable businesses to carry out work…
Gwent Police to get £72,000 from Proceeds of Crime Act
Gwent Police is to get a share of £7.9million seized from criminals under the Proceeds of Crime Act.As part of this quarter’s share, covering October 2009 to December 2009, the force is…
Newbridge headteacher honoured at 10 Downing Street
A head teacher has been recognised for her hard work with a reception at 10 Downing Street.Lesley Perry, who is head of Newbridge, was nominated by Islwyn MP, Don Touhig for her…