A council decision which rejected plans for a new composting facility in Gelligaer has been overturned at appeal.
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Caerphilly MP Wayne David: “Thatcher’s legacy will not be forgotten in South Wales”
Margaret Thatcher left a legacy in South Wales that would not be forgotten or celebrated, according to Caerphilly MP Wayne David.
One in three construction sites in Wales fail safety inspections
Nearly one-in-three Welsh construction sites visited by the Health and Safety Executive failed checks.Inspectors visited sites as part of a national clampdown aimed at reducing death, injury and ill health.A total of…
Caerphilly clean-up campaign collects 30 tonnes of rubbish
More than 30 tonnes of rubbish – including a discarded parachute – has been cleared during the first month of a council-backed campaign.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s The Big Spring Clean has seen…
First day for new University of South Wales
The University of South Wales has officially come into being today. The creation of Wales’ largest higher education institution is the result of a merger between Newport and Glamorgan universities.With 33,500 students…
Welsh rugby stars back Project Bernie scheme
Bargoed youngsters taking part in rugby camps over the Easter holidays received a special visit from Welsh rugby international Andrew Coombs, from Nelson, and former Welsh international and Cross Keys player Lloyd Burns.
Minister launches plan bee for Wales
The Welsh Government has announced plans to tackle the dwindling bee population in Wales.Launched by Natural Resources Minister Alun Davies on Tuesday, the draft ‘Action Plan for Pollinators for Wales’ is in…
Coleg Gwent students visit European Parliament
Coleg Gwent students got first-hand experience of European economics in action on a visit to the European Parliament in Brussels in preparation for A Level exams.A group of ten A Level Economics…
All Wales meeting of Police Commissioners and Chief Constables
All four Welsh Police and Crime Commissioners and all four Welsh Chief Constables met on Monday.The All Wales Policing Group meeting was hosted by Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner, Ian Johnston.It’s the…