The number of people unemployed in Wales has fallen by 1,000 to 120,000 in the last three months, according to figures published by Office for National Statistics (ONS).The unemployment figure has also…
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Winding House Museum’s appeal for new exhibition
The Winding House Museum in New Tredegar is appealing to people to help with a major new exhibition planned for 2014.Next year marks the 100th anniversary of the start of the First…
Firefighters to strike for a fourth time in pensions row
Firefighters will go on strike for a fourth time in a dispute over pensions.Members of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) will stage industrial action on Wednesday November 13 for two hours between…
Caerphilly County Borough Remembrance Services 2013
This weekend, people across Caerphilly County Borough will pay tribute to those who have lost their lives in military conflict.Below are some of the events taking place: The Twyn, Caerphilly – Friday…
Lewis Boys Pengam recognises rugby’s appeal
A school in Caerphilly County Borough has marked its inclusion into the WRU School of Rugby initiative – by teaching every lesson through aspects of rugby.Lewis Boys Pengam is one of 22…
Stun gun seized during warrant in Graig-y-Rhacca
Police have seized a stun gun from a property in the Graig-y-Rhacca area during a raid.
Green Caerphilly pupils rewarded with top eco award
Environmentally conscious pupils and staff at a Caerphilly primary school are celebrating after earning the prestigious Platinum Eco School award.Plas-y-felin Primary School, near Caerphilly town, is only the seventh school in Caerphilly…
Winding House Museum welcomes guests from Serbia
Staff from a new museum in Serbia visited The Winding House in New Tredegar last week.The group travelled from Senjski Rudnik, in the east of the country, which is the site of…
Plaid AM raises threat to Bedwas jobs with First Minister
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has raised the threat to 132 jobs at a Bedwas aluminium plant with First Minister Carwyn Jones in the Senedd today.Sapa Extrusions has entered into a consultation…
Parents and carers invited to council event in New Tredegar
Parents and Child Care Providers in Caerphilly County Borough have been invited to an event focused on families.The Parent PlaNet day will be held at White Rose Resource Centre, in New Tredegar,…