The Federation of Small Businesses in Wales has called for the Welsh Government to be more accountable for its spending decisions.The body, which represents 10,000 Welsh businesses, will raise the issue today…
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Ystrad Mynach College to merge with Coleg Morgannwg
Ystrad Mynach College and Coleg Morgannwg have revealed plans to merge following talks.Consultation on the merger has begun and if approved, the equal merger will take place in August 2013.The merged college…
Figures show crime down again in Gwent force area
Overall crime in the Gwent area is down 18% year-on-year, according to the latest Home Office figures.Between June 2011 and June 2012 there were 36,499 crimes compared to 44,294 between June 2010…
Islwyn MP congratulates artistic talent in Argoed
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has hailed the artistic talent on display in Argoed after visiting Argoed Art Society’s very first Open Art Exhibition.After presenting prizes to amateur artists at the Argoed Baptist…
Bank of England speaker to address Caerphilly businesses
Caerphilly businesses will soon be able hear the views of a member of the Monetary Policy Committee at the Bank of England on the state of the UK economy.Ian McCafferty will be…
Ystrad Mynach man prosecuted for dropping litter
An Ystrad Mynach man has been ordered to pay a total of £185 after he was prosecuted for littering.David Hooper, of Heol Brynteg, was issued with a fixed penalty notice of £75…
Caerphilly Council asked to consider demolishing Cwmcarn High School over asbestos find
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been asked to consider demolishing Cwmcarn High School in the wake of airborne asbestos being found there.The school was suddenly closed last Friday afternoon after a contractor…
Food hygiene rating Bill moves forward
A proposed law which would see food businesses rated for their level of hygiene has moved a step closer after a debate in the Senedd this week.The Food Hygiene Rating (Wales) Bill…
Sports fans urged not to let booze ruin enjoyment of game
Welsh sports fans and players are being urged to not let booze ruin the result after a survey showed the widespread negative effect alcohol is having on Welsh sport.
Welsh Government claims growing awareness of credit unions helping to tackle poverty
Credit unions offering low cost ways of borrowing are helping to tackle poverty, the Welsh Government has claimed.Local Government and Communities Minister Carl Sargeant has said organisations like Islwyn Community Credit Union…