More than 3,000 Caerphilly County Borough Council workers will get a pay rise to earn at least £7.20 an hour – costing taxpayers an extra £500,000 a year.On Tuesday, a full meeting…
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Welsh Olympic Champions join Gold Meal stamp display in Senedd
Welsh Gold medallists Geraint Thomas and Tom James have been added to the display of Royal Mail stamps, commemorating Team GB’s golden achievements in London 2012.Each time a Team GB member wins…
Horse stolen from Bargoed farm
A Welsh cob horse has been stolen from Pen Y Bank Farm, Pentwyn, Bargoed.Gwent Police has said the horse was stolen between July 29 and August 3.The horse is described as bay…
Consultation on plans to extend Blue Badge eligibility launched
Welsh Transport Minister Carl Sargeant has launched a consultation on plans for extending Blue Badge eligibility in Wales following planned changes to the UK welfare system.The consultation, which will run for three…
Hengoed workmates win £1million in EuroMillions Draw
Two work colleagues from Hengoed have scooped £1million on the Lottory EuroMillions Draw.Orangebox Furniture factory workers Chris Edwards, 48, from Pen-y-Bryn in Hengoed, and Idris Tipper, 59, from Trecenydd, only met earlier…
Parliamentary shake-up for Wales in “disarray”
A planned shake-up of Parliamentary constituencies which would see Caerphilly and Islwyn wiped from the political map were last night described as being in “disarray”.Nick Clegg, the Lib Dem leader and Deputy…
Major railway work for Valley Lines begins
Work has begun on what is being described as Wales’ largest congestion-busting scheme on the railways.
Due for completion by 2015, the £220m Network Rail scheme – with £17m funding from the Welsh Government – will deliver more rush-hour seats on the Cardiff and Valleys’ network.
Glamorgan University students from Pengam start own business
Two Glamorgan University students from Pengam have had a flash of inspiration and started a business selling Welsh language learning cards.Flashcards can help children and adults master the Welsh language and is…
Get your child’s car seat checked for free in Ystrad Mynach
Trading Standards officers from Caerphilly County Borough Council will be offering free safety checks on child car seats on Friday August 10, 2012.The checks will be carried out at Tesco, Ystrad Mynach…
Maesycwmmer road delays put lives at risk, say Plaid Cymru
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…