Big Lottery Fund grants of up to £5,000 are being made available to community groups in Caerphilly County Borough.Caerphilly County Borough Council has teamed up with the Big Lottery Fund to give…
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New report shines spotlight on youth entrepreneurship
Young people become less enthusiastic about starting their own businesses the longer they are in the school system, a report commissioned by the Federation of Small Businesses in Wales has revealed.The FSB…
National Assembly Committee calls for devolution of more public transport powers
A National Assembly for Wales Committee is calling for the devolution of more powers relating to public transport in Wales.The Enterprise and Business Committee has concluded that the Welsh Government should have…
Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner welcomes positive start for restorative justice
A programme aimed at cutting the number of re-offenders by letting criminals explain their actions to victims has been backed by Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner Ian Johnston.Gwent’s Police’s restorative justice programme,…
Ystrad Mynach off licence owner fined for underage alcohol sale
The owner of an Ystrad Mynach off licence has been prosecuted for selling alcohol to a 15-year-old girl during a test purchase by Trading Standards.Rashid Aziz, age 38, owner of the TR…
Tax credit claimants in Caerphilly County Borough warned over scam emails
Tax credits claimants are being warned by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in the run-up to the renewal deadline about scam or “phishing” emails sent out by fraudsters.The warning comes as HMRC…
Councillors speak out over removal of Blackwood bus station wardens
Town councillors have spoken out over fears that antisocial behaviour could return to Blackwood bus station because late-night warden patrols are being axed.Town councillors Andrew Farina-Childs and Delwyn Davies are angry over…
Newbridge takes part in the Big Spring Clean
Local residents, businesses and school children collected two lorry loads of litter and waste from around Newbridge as part of the Big Spring Clean campaign.Taking place throughout March, April and May, the…
Welsh Government to introduce fines for parents of truant children
Parents of children who regularly skip school will be handed fixed fines of up to £120, Education Minister Leighton Andrews has said.The announcement comes after a 12-week public consultation which ended in…
Ynysddu Primary School urge parents to belt-up while driving
Pupils from Ynysddu Primary School braved wet weather recently to give parents a lesson in road safety.The school has signed up to the Junior Road Safety Officer scheme, which encourages children to…