The exterior of the Blackwood Miners’ Institute has been cleaned and re-pointed as part of a £750,000 revamp,A brand new seating unit is currently being installed in the main auditorium, and redecoration…
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Caerphilly Council given staff travel award
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been recognised for its staff travel planning.The local authority was awarded the Welsh Government-backed All Wales Travel Plan Award at Gold level.The scheme was introduced to recognise…
Abercarn company gains Investors in People Standard Award
Abercarn company Dischromatics has achieved the prestigious Investors in People Standard.The business award recognises a company’s effort to look after its employees and ensure they are at their best.Stewart Spencer, chairman of…
Environment Agency Wales warns of heavy rain
Environment Agency Wales is urging people to remain vigilant for localised flooding across Wales as more heavy rainfall is forecast throughout this afternoon and into the early hours of Thursday morning.Forecasts indicate…
Caerphilly Territorial Army soldier under investigation after shooting suspected Taliban bomber
A Territorial Army soldier from Caerphilly is under investigation for murder after shooting dead a suspected Taliban bomber in AfghanistanFusilier Duane Knott, 26, who is a bus driver in civilian life, said…
Two men still wanted over Caerphilly mugging near Lansbury Park
Police are still looking for two men who mugged a 21-year-old man just before Christmas.The robbery happened on Bedwas Road, Caerphilly, at approximately 11am on Friday December 23.The 21-year-old victim was walking…
Labour attacks Plaid Cymru plans for council tax freeze
Labour councillors have launched a stinging attack on their Plaid Cymru rivals over “cynical” plans to freeze council tax next year.Last month, the ruling Plaid Cymru group on Caerphilly County Borough Council…
Lindsay Whittle backs Leanne Wood’s bid to become Plaid leader
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle has backed fellow Plaid Cymru member Leanne Wood in her bid to lead the party.Former Caerphilly Council leader Mr Whittle has joined fellow Plaid AM Bethan…
Millennium Stadium becomes Cardiff’s medical hub
St John Wales volunteers will see in the New Year at the Millennium Stadium as the venue becomes a temporary medical centre to look after Cardiff’s revellers on New Year’s Eve.As thousands…
New Year Honours for Ynysddu foster couple
A couple who have dedicated the last 30 years to fostering have been awarded MBEs in the New Year Honours.Patricia Bonthron and John Bonthron, from Ynysddu, were honoured for their services to…