Category: News
Generation gaps close with new clubs
Two new school clubs have been launched to help bridge the generation gap between pupils and older people.The intergenerational clubs have been launched at Bryn Awel Primary School in Rhymney and St…
Charity Welsh Hearts presents defibrillator to Caerphilly Garden Centre
New lifesaving equipment has been installed at a garden centre thanks to a donation from a charity.An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) was presented to Caerphilly Garden Centre, in Nantgarw, by charity Welsh…
Former Abercarn police station goes on sale in auction
The old Abercarn Police Station is being sold at auction tomorrow.The former police station, at Prices Court, Gwyddon Road, is listed with a ‘nominal’ guide price with Paul Fosh Auctions of Newport.Paul…
Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni RE teacher suspended for 18 months over Facebook messages
An RE teacher from Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni has been suspended for 18 months after sending “inappropriate” Facebook messages to a pupil.At a hearing of the General Teaching Council for Wales (GTCW)…
Litter around Caerphilly Castle on the increase
Community Safety Wardens are increasing their patrols around Caerphilly Castle moat to catch anglers leaving litter.Over recent weeks, caste staff have noticed a small minority of those using the castle moat for…
Aberbargoed taxi driver prosecuted
An Aberbargoed taxi driver has been prosecuted for driving while suspended.Wendy Faulkner, age 47, from Dyffryn Street in Aberbargoed, was suspended from driving taxis due to a medical condition.However, she was taken…
Welsh Water promises bill increases to be kept 1% below inflation until 2020
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has said it will keep increases to bills below the rate inflation for the next six years.The Nelson-based not-for-profit company has published a business plan, spanning 2015 to…
Bid to ban payday loans from Caerphilly Council-owned computers
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Plaid Cymru group has tabled a motion calling on access to all payday loan sites to be blocked from council-owned computers.The move comes four months after the Party…
Cwmcarn High School gets ready to reopen fully after asbestos scare
A large section of a school which was forced to close last year after asbestos was found has been cleared of the substance.The keys to Cwmcarn High School’s Performing Arts Centre have…