Youth workers across Caerphilly County Borough have taken part in a training day to help them tackle the problem of alcohol misuse among young people.Fourteen youth workers, working with young people aged…
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High winds warning issued by Met Office
The Met Office has issued a yellow “be aware” warning as high winds are expected in South Wales on Friday.The organisation’s warning reads: “West or southwesterly gales are likely to affect many…
Voice of the elderly must be heard, says Older People’s Commissioner for Wales
The new Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has begun her appointment by stating that older people’s voices must be heard.Sarah Rochira becomes the second person to take on the role, succeeding Ruth…
Funeral of Nelson motorcyclist held today
Mourners have been asked to wear colourful clothing at the funeral of a 28-year-old motorcyclist due to take place today.Christopher Morgan, of Nelson, was killed when his bike was in collision with…
Win tickets to the UK Super Sevens Series at Caerphilly RFC this Saturday
Rugby fans are in for a treat this Saturday as Caerphilly RFC is set to host the only Welsh leg of the UK Super Sevens Series.Featuring 12 UK specialist sevens teams including…
Bedwas PACT meetings announced
The next round of Partnerships and Communities Together (PACT) meetings for the Bedwas area have been announced.
Unemployment in Caerphilly County Borough up by 16%
Unemployment in Caerphilly County Borough has increased by 16% in the last 12 months.According to figures from the Office for National Statistics, the number of people claiming Jobseekers’ Allowance went from 5,279,…
First Minister presents Diamond Jubilee medals to Royal Welsh Regiment
Medals to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee will be presented by First Minister Carwyn Jones to members of the Royal Welsh at a special event today.The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal is being…
Spar shop in Fleur-De-Lys robbed
A shop assistant was struck with a metal bar during a robbery on a Spar shop in Fleur-De-Lys.The robbery happened at the Spar in High Street, Fleur-De-Lys, at 4.20pm on Monday June…
Islwyn MP backs plain packaging of cigarettes
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has called on the UK Government to take the lead on plain packaging of cigarettes.Mr Evans has backed charity Cancer Research UK’s campaign for packets without branding, design…