Deputy Minister for Skills, Julie James has dismissed any question of the Welsh Government’s flagship Jobs Growth Wales programme being scrapped, and has confirmed the successor programme will be in place by…
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Rhymney woman, 23, missing for over a week
Police are appealing for information about a 23-year-old woman from Rhymney who has been missing for over a week.
Velothon Wales cycle race to cause ‘major disruption’ to Caerphilly County Borough
A massive cycle race will pass through Caerphilly County Borough on Sunday June 14, leading to road closures of up to nine hours.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: April 10, 2015
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Jobs Growth Wales scheme closes
A Welsh Government programme which Labour wanted to replicate across the UK to get youngsters into employment has been closed.Jobs Growth Wales offered unemployed people aged between 16 and 24 a chance…
Firefighters tackle recycling blaze in Cwmcarn
Ten tonnes of scrap metal was ablaze on Chapel Farm Industrial Estate for over two hours.
Blackwood Comprehensive students win F1 competition
A team of would-be race engineers from Blackwood Comprehensive School have been placed first in South Wales as part of the F1 in Schools programme.
Oakdale post office couple retire after 27 years
Postmasters Robert and Liz Lavington have stamped their last letter, retiring after 27 years at Oakdale post office.
Plaid Cymru win Penyrheol, Trecenydd and Energlyn by-election
Plaid Cymru have won a by-election to take a seat from Labour on the Penyrheol, Trecenydd and Energlyn (PTE) Community Council.
Blackwood councillor raises sweet cash for autism group
A Blackwood councillor has raised £300 for an autism organisation by running a tuck shop in work.