A new qualifications body is to be set up in Wales, Education Minister Leighton Andrews has announced.Called Qualifications Wales, the Welsh Government wants the organisation to award qualifications and regulate the quality…
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Penmaen man admits possessing indecent photographs of children
A Penmaen man has admitted 16 charges of possessing indecent photographs of children.
Colder weather on the way
After a mild start to the year, Met Office forecasters are predicting that it will turn colder over the next few days.It has issued yellow weather warnings for snow and ice for…
Caerphilly AM to host benefit change events
Caerphilly Labour AM Jeff Cuthbert has organised a series of meetings for residents affected by changes to their benefits.Under the welfare reforms, coming into effect from April, many people will have help…
Senghenydd Post Office to move and extend opening hours
Senghenydd’s Post Office is to move from its current location in the village’s High Street.The proposed new location for the branch is Cavanna Convenience Store, in Commercial Street. The move is due…
Transparency needed, says First Minister, after Caerphilly Council pay row
First Minister Carwyn Jones has said transparency is needed when councils in Wales award difficult to explain pay rises to bosses.
Charity shops call for business rate relief
A 22,000 signature petition calling for business rate relief for charity shops to be kept has been presented to the Welsh Assembly.Charities have urged the Welsh Government to reject proposals which will…
Caerphilly plumbing and heating company raises £30,000 for Guide Dogs Cymru
Caerphilly-based plumbing and heating company Heatforce has raised £30,000 for Guide Dogs Cymru.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: January 9
New surgery and chemist campaign Myself and fellow Plaid councillors Anne Collins, Margaret Sargeant and Steve Skivens have started a campaign for a new doctor’s surgery and pharmacy in Penyreheol ward.I’ve held…
Valley Lines to be electrified by 2020
Wales’ Valley Lines rail network should be electrified by 2020 as part of a £350m investment project.The centrepiece of the improvement works is the electrification of the Swansea to London line. Network…