Students at Ystrad Mynach College have become the first in Wales to complete an innovative apprenticeship scheme.The pilot scheme, completed by students shortly before the recent National Apprentice Week, was awarded by…
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Merger of Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent social service to be halted
The merger of Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent Councils’ social services departments is to be halted over the risk of Caerphilly taxpayers subsidising services in Blaenau Gwent.
Investigation into Crosskeys factory fire
The cause of a huge fire at a factory in Crosskeys is being investigated. Fire crews were called at 1pm on Saturday to a blaze at GLJ Recycling on the Newtown Industrial…
Llanfabon Infants School achieves Platinum Eco status
Llanfabon Infants School in Nelson has become the first infants school in Caerphilly County Borough to achieve a prestigious Eco Schools Platinum Award.The school has been an active eco school since 2008…
Aberbargoed actor stars in S4C drama
An actor hailing from Aberbargoed is to star in an S4C docu-drama this weekend which explores the barriers to speaking Welsh in a community.Chris Hoskins, an ex-pupil of Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni,…
Caerphilly Council investigates use of firm to spy on workers
An investigation into the use of a Blackwood-based surveillance company by Caerphilly Council is to be carried out amid concerns over cost.
Bus services across Caerphilly County Borough could be scrapped to save £200,000
Bus services on routes across Caerphilly County Borough could be scrapped to save money.
Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner launches police and crime plan in Bargoed
Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner Ian Johnston is due to launch his police and crime plan today at an event in Bargoed.As part of his responsibilities, the Police and Crime Commissioner has…
Shared Lives scheme celebrates anniversary
A council scheme which supports vulnerable adults across six local authorities in South East Wales is celebrating its first anniversary.Shared Lives works across Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen, Newport, Monmoutshire, Merthyr and lead partner…
Council tax support will protect 330,000 households, claims Welsh Government
The Welsh Government has claimed it will protect 330,000 household in Wales from UK Government cuts in council tax benefit.