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,…
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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…
All Wales Summer Drink Drive campaign 2012 launched
The four Welsh police forces have launched their joint summer drink drive campaign.Police claim that during the summer months, with an increase in parties and barbecues, instances of drink driving increase.Superintendent Jim…
Documentary on Senghenydd mining disaster wins RTS award
A documentary filmmaker from the Aber Valley has won a prestigious Royal Society for Television award for his film about the 1913 Senghenydd mining disaster.Andrew Gough, 22, won the undergraduate entertainment category…
Man arrested after he reportedly stepped in front of a bus in Maesycymmer
A 36-year-old local man was arrested and cautioned after reportedly stepping out in front of a bus in Maesycymmer.A witness, who did not want to be named, said the Stagecoach bus was…
The Assembly Commission’s search for apprentices
The National Assembly for Wales Commission is on the lookout for some new apprentices.The Commission, which is the body responsible for the administration of the National Assembly, is offering four opportunities to…
Trecenydd Spar prosecuted over food hygiene failures
The owner of a Spar store in Trecenydd has been ordered to pay £515 after health inspectors took him to court on a series of food hygiene charges.Tarjit Singh Sandhu, of Golygfa’r…
Police warning after girl, 13, approached by stranger in car in Crumlin
Police have issued warning to the public to be cautious after a 13-year-old was approached by a stranger in a car in Crumlin.The girl was walking along North Road in Crumlin between…