The National Assembly for Wales has launched a mobile app, giving people another way of finding out what is happening at the Assembly. The app, which will be launched on Saturday March…
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Sergeant dismissed by Gwent Police for gross misconduct involving “inappropriate sexual behaviour”
A custody sergeant who allegedly had sex with a female suspect has been fired by Gwent Police for gross misconduct. Sergeant Richard Evans, 46, who was based at Ystrad Mynach Police Station,…
Concrete specialists relocate to Caerphilly
A leading specialist in concrete applications and repairs has relocated to Caerphilly town and opened a new trade counter. Betonbauen, which has a turnover of around £1.3 million, has moved from its…
Police issue CCTV image appeal after trolley full of shopping stolen from Risca Tesco
Police would like to speak with two men in connection with the theft of a trolley full of shopping from Tesco in Risca. On the afternoon of Wednesday March 18, the men…
Coleg Gwent faces £5.7m of cuts – 122 jobs to go
Coleg Gwent is facing cuts of £5.7 million with around 122 jobs to go The college, which has a campus in Crosskeys, as well as Ebbw Vale, Newport, Crosskeys, Pontypool and Usk,…
South East Wales Shared Lives Scheme celebrated as a success
A scheme that supports vulnerable people in the community has celebrated three years at its 2015 AGM. The South East Wales Shared Lives Scheme provides support for people with learning disabilities, mental…
Three Caerphilly County Borough schools get health award
Three schools in Caerphilly County Borough have received awards for raising health awareness. St Gwladys Bargoed Primary School, Hendredenny Park Primary and Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Caerffili have been members of the Caerphilly…
Newbridge School pupils join spring clean up at station
Newbridge School pupils have taken part in the Big Spring Clean 2015. Pupils teamed up with Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Tidy Towns Team to set to work on improving the town’s park…
Caerphilly Girl Guides need volunteer helpers
Caerphilly Girlguiding is looking for female volunteers aged over 18 to work with Brownies and Guides aged between five and 25. Volunteers are needed to work with Brownies, Rainbows Guides and seniors…
Blackwood Rotary Club helps group for autism sufferers and their families
Blackwood Rotary Club has donated £300 and entertainment equipment to ASD, a group supporting children and families affected by autism. The group meets every Friday at Plas Mawr Community Centre, in Highfields,…