Jocelyn Davies, the Plaid Cymru AM for South Wales East, has announced she will be stepping down from the National Assembly at the 2016 election.Ms Davies, who was one of the original…
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Bargoed debt centre wins £200,000 lottery grant
A debt centre based in a Bargoed church hall has been given a boost by over £200,000 of lottery funding.
Wales to ban people smoking in cars carrying children
A ban on people smoking in private vehicles when children are present will be introduced in Wales, First Minister Carwyn Jones and Health Minister Mark Drakeford have announced.A public consultation on the…
Four criminals from Caerphilly County Borough recalled to prison for licence breaches
Four men from Caerphilly County Borough have been recalled to prison for breaching the terms of their release licence.Keiron Card, 19, from Rhymney; Tyler Cook, 19, from Argoed; Anthony Foley, 25, from…
Sainsbury’s Pontllanfraith donate £500 to Libanus Primary School
Staff from Sainsbury’s Pontllanfraith have visited Libanus Primary School to find out how grant money from the supermarket has made a difference.The supermarket donated £500 from its Welsh Community Fund, which distributes…
Dog walker attacked by robbers in Abercarn
A man walking his dog was taken to hospital after he was attacked by two men in Abercarn.The victim was walking along the riverbank at the rear of the Prince of Wales…
Stephen Crabb MP appointed Secretary of State for Wales
Preseli Pembrokeshire MP Stephen Crabb has been appointed Secretary of State of Wales, after David Jones was sacked.In his new role, Mr Crabb will be in charge of representing Welsh interests at…
New Gwent Police Inspector and Sergeant arrive in Bedwas and Ystrad Mynach
Gwent Police has welcomed a new Inspector and Sergeant to cover the Bedwas and Ystrad Mynach areas.Inspector Ben Bond and Sergeant Sarah Greening will support the Neighbourhood Policing Teams in Bedwas and…
Gwent Police warning over key safe doorstep scam
Police are warning elderly resident to be on their guard against two doorstep scammers operating in Caerphilly County Borough.Officers have received reports of two women, one white and one black, pretending to…
New chairman for ventilation manufacturer Nuaire
Caerphilly-based ventilation manufacturer Nuaire has announced the appointment of Kevin Sargeant as its new chairman.Mr Sargeant brings years of industry and private equity experience to the well-established team at Nuaire. The new…