Three Blackwood Comprehensive pupils have won the National Trading Standards Institute’s ‘Young Consumers of the Year Project 2012’ – sponsored by Halfords.The pupils had to research issues in relation to antisocial behaviour,…
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Police warning after two burglaries in Caerphilly town
Gwent Police has advised residents in the Caerphilly town area to be vigilant and to ensure their properties are secure after two reported burglaries.The break-ins happened in The Twyn and Windsor Street…
Train derails near Bargoed after hitting landslip caused by flooding and snow thaw
A train carrying eight passengers and two staff was derailed between Brithdir and Bargoed because of a landslip due to flooding and thawing snow.
Free swimming in Caerphilly for Armed Forces personnel and veterans
Caerphilly County Borough Council is to become the first local authority in Wales to extend free swim sessions to past and present members of the Armed Forces.
Police recruitment plans will put public and officers at risk, says crime commissioner
Gwent’s Police and Crime Commissioner Ian Johnston has strongly criticised UK Government plans to recruit top officers with no policing experience.Plans are due to be announced to allow police forces in England…
GCSE and A-levels retained in Wales
Wales is to keep GCSE and A-Levels alongside a revised and more rigorous Welsh Baccalaureate, according to the Welsh Government.
Welsh Government announces annual tests for children between 7 and 14
School children between the ages of seven and 14 are to have their literacy and numeracy skills tested each year, the Welsh Government has announced.In a bid to drive up standards, the…
Kyle Vaughan murder investigation: Police re-appeal one month after disappearance
Gwent Police has made a fresh appeal for information on the disappearance of Kyle Vaughan exactly a month after he was last seen.
Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert praises council for cold weather response
Caerphilly’s Labour AM Jeff Cuthbert has praised Caerphilly County Borough Council’s response to the recent severe weather.Jeff Cuthbert AM said: “Caerphilly County Borough Council’s response was testament to the dedication of their…
Welsh councils to get £1.25 million to broadcast meetings
Welsh councils are set to get £1.25 million in a bid to get them to broadcast their meetings on the internet.Carl Sargeant said: “I want to give as many people as possible…