Caerphilly County Borough Council has been named as one of the top performing local authorities in Wales when it comes to stopping fly-tipping.Recent figures released by the Welsh Government show the number…
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Business confidence on the slide in Wales
Confidence among small businesses in Wales has fallen back into negative territory for the first time in almost two years, according to figures from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).The latest FSB…
Caerphilly Youth Forum vote for 2016 agenda
Caerphilly County Borough’s Youth Forum has voted on its main issues to tackle for this year.The youth forum’s priority issue for the forthcoming 2016 year, as voted for by members is, ‘modernising…
Caerphilly woman jailed for stealing £80,000 from vulnerable people through her legal secretary job
A legal secretary from Caerphilly has been jailed for stealing almost £80,000 from vulnerable clients of her solicitors’ firm.
Rugby coach from Machen chases dream by securing WRU apprenticeship
A 20-year-old from Machen is pursuing his dream of being a rugby coach and has been accepted onto the WRU’s Coach Core apprenticeship programme after receiving careers help and guidance from Careers Wales.
Blackwood man, 58, killed in car crash on A467 in Newbridge
A 58-year-old man from Blackwood has been killed in a car crash on the A467 in Newbridge.A Citroen C3 and a VW Passat collided just off the Trecelyn roundabout at 9.55pm last…
Pupils from Ystrad Mynach and Pontllanfraith lend a helping green hand
Pupils from two primary schools have been busy helping to make their local environment better.
‘Buddy Benches’ will help Libanus Primary School pupils get along
A primary school has installed three benches that it hopes will make pupils get along better.
Army veteran from Blackwood rebuilding life thanks to Help for Heroes
An Army veteran has spoken of how he is rebuilding his life after sustaining physical and psychological injuries on active service.
New volunteers will check custody standards for Gwent Police
Eight new independent custody visitors have been recruited by Gwent’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) to check up on custody standards at police stations.The volunteers are specially trained and make surprise visits…