A New Tredegar mother, a Blackwood man and a Crosskeys teenager were among the winners at the annual Learner of the Year Awards held by the UHOVI (University Heads of the Valleys Institute) at the University of South Wales.
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South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: July 1, 2015
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Police warning after break-ins in Caerphilly, Llanbradach and Bedwas
Police are warning residents to be vigilant with their home security after a spate of break-ins in the Caerphilly town, Bedwas and Llanbradach areas.
Tyn y Wern Primary School celebrates sixth successive history award
Staff and pupils at a primary school are celebrating after scooping a prestigious heritage award for the sixth year in a row.
PHS Group staff cycle from Caerphilly to Ammanford to raise cash for charity
Staff at Caerphilly-based PHS Group have raised more than £1,300 for charity by doing a 100-mile bike ride.A team of six workers rode the distance from the firm’s headquarters on the Western…
Trinant Community Centre gets grant from wind turbine project
The village of Trinant is to receive the first community grant linked to a wind turbine development in nearby Oakdale.
Police appeal after motorist attacked in Abertridwr
A man was punched through his car window during an early morning attack by another motorist in Abertridwr.
Charity single Raise the Roof aims to help Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall refurbishment
A local songwriter is helping to raise money for Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall by writing and recording a charity single, with all proceeds going to the fund to help fix the building’s roof.
Plaid Cymru AMs call on Michael Gove to pardon “working class hero” Dic Penderyn
Plaid Cymru AMs Lindsay Whittle and Jocelyn Davies have tabled a Statement of Opinion in the National Assembly calling for the iconic working class hero Dic Penderyn to be pardoned.
Gwent Police to recruit 60 new officers
Gwent Police has announced plans to train 60 new police officers over the next three years.