People across Wales are being advised to remain cautious as the unsettled weather continues this week.The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for most of the country with heavy, slow moving…
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Welsh Government begins consultation on improving literacy and numeracy standards
A consultation on new measures to improve literacy and numeracy standards in schools in Wales has begun.The consultation, which will run until October 12, is seeking views on the National Literacy and…
Close working between Welsh Government and business vital in uncertain times – First Minister
First Minister Carwyn Jones is to emphasise the importance of close working links between business and the Welsh Government today.Mr Jones will chair a meeting of the Council for Economic Renewal, which…
Penyrheol off licence owner fined for selling alcohol to underage teens
The owner of an off licence in Penyrheol has been prosecuted for selling alcohol to underage teens.As the licensee of the Top Stores, in Heol Aneurin, Penyrheol, Sukhjit Sandhu admitted one charge…
Three injured after Stagecoach bus crashes in Blackwood
Three people have been treated for minor injuries after a bus crashed into a street sign on Blackwood High Street.
Gwent Police Authority urge residents to take part in survey
Gwent Police Authority has launched a survey to help it formulate its Police and Crime Plan for 2013/14.To take part in the survey residents can visit http://bit.ly/yourvoicecounts2012Gwent Police Authority Chair Cilla Davies…
Caerphilly motor trader fined for selling dangerous vehicle
A Caerphilly motor trader has been taken to court and made to pay more than £2,300 for selling an unsafe vehicle to an unsuspecting customer.Gareth Rhys Collins, of St Martin’s Car Sales,…
Caerphilly Council and Gwent Police commended for 50% cut in metal thefts
Gwent Police and Caerphilly County Borough Council have been recognised for their work in reducing metal theft by half.The Risca Neighbourhood Policing Team and the council’s Public Protection Team were commended in…
David Hasselhoff visits Caerphilly Castle
Baywatch and Knight Rider star David Hasselhoff was in Caerphilly town on Monday inspecting its 13th Century castle.
Drop-in Clinic for new and existing businesses heads to Risca
Caerphilly County Borough Council Business Enterprise Support and the Rural Development Teams will be heading out to provide financial support information for businesses on June 13.The road show at Tesco Extra, Risca…