Welsh Transport Minister Carl Sargeant has been accused by Plaid Cymru councillors of putting lives at risk by refusing to fund a third phase of improvements as part of new Ysbyty Ystrad…
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Child sex offender wanted for return to prison
Gwent Police is appealing for the whereabouts of a child sex offender who has been recalled to prison.
Husband and wife to cycle from Pontllanfraith to Somerset in memory of Jack Thomas, 15
A husband and wife team have set off on an 85-mile bike ride from Pontllanfraith to Brean Sands in Somerset in memory of a 15-year-old boy who died suddenly.Donna and Allan Elliot,…
Blackwood computing graduate secures first job through Software Alliance Wales
A computing graduate from Blackwood has secured his first job through a university scheme designed to foster the next generation of programmers.Just weeks after graduating from the University of Glamorgan, 26 year-old…
Risca Post Office to benefit from Welsh Government funding
Ty Sign Post Office in Risca is among those in Wales to benefit from Welsh Government grants totalling £500,000.Carl Sargeant, Minister for Local Government and Communities announced the funding on Thursday under…
“Stop rogue doorstep selling” says Islwyn MP
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has backed a summer campaign by the Office of Fair Trading to warn people of rogue traders going door-to-door.Last year more than 500 people in Wales complained about…
Street Pastors in Caerphilly County Borough help up to 100 people while on patrol
A scheme to help drunk revellers be safe on the streets of Caerphilly County Borough speak to an average of 50 people per patrol – rising to 100 on busy nights.Street Pastors…
St Cenydd School pupils get musical
Pupils from Years 7 and 8 have been getting into the groove at St Cenydd School near Trecenydd.The school organised the afternoon of musical taster sessions which saw them take part in…
Pengam Railway station car park to close temporarily
Pengam Railway station car park is to close temporarily for 30 weeks while redevelopment work is carried out.The car park will close on August 13, 2012, while work to expand park and…
Veolia allowed to bid for waste contract after Caerphilly Council ban lifted
A ban preventing Caerphilly County Borough Council from dealing with company Veolia Environmental Services has been lifted.In November 2010, the council adopted a motion by Labour councillor Ray Davies ordering the then…