Thousands of people lined the streets of Caerphilly town to welcome the Olympic Torch relay.The sun was out and spirits were high as an estimated 30,000 people descended on the streets.Caerphilly County…
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Welsh Health Minister: “Why a Cancer Drugs Fund is wrong for Wales”
Welsh Health Minister Lesley Griffiths has said the Welsh Government will not introduce a Cancer Drug Fund.Speaking at the All Wales Medicines Strategy Group tenth anniversary conference on Thursday, the Minister said…
Ystrad Mynach hair stylists’ competition success
A team of hairstylists from Ystrad Mynach are celebrating after adding yet more trophies to their bulging collection.Spirit Hair has had several of its staff gain success at the recent Welsh Hairdressing…
Teen jailed for attempted robbery at ‘dip’ garage Trecenydd
A teenager has been jailed for attempted robbery after he walked into a garage and threatened a shop worker with a knife.Jordan Lee Harding, 17, of Llanfabon Drive, Trethomas, was sentenced on…
New Labour Caerphilly Council leader and cabinet elected
Caerphilly County Borough Council has elected a new leader in the form of veteran Labour councillor Harry Andrews.Cllr Andrews, a previous leader of the council between 2004 and 2008, was appointed for…
Welsh business confidence recovers but trading conditions tough, survey reveals
Business confidence in Wales has improved despite the UK’s slip into a double dip recession, according to a survey by the Institute of Chartered Accounts for England and Wales (ICAEW).In the second…
Ten years in business for Bedwas IT company
An IT company based in Bedwas is celebrating ten successful years in business.Excellence IT started life in Cardiff a decade ago before moving to its current premises on the Bedwas House Industrial…
Plaid councillors choose new deputy leader
Plaid Cymru councillors have elected Councillor James Fussell as deputy leader of the group on Caerphilly County Borough Council.Councillor Fussell, who represents the St Martins ward in Caerphilly, said: “I’m delighted to…
Jobs boost following sale of Pontllanfraith plastic recycling company
A plastics recycling company which went into administration earlier this year has been sold – with the potential of up to 80 new jobs.Plastics Sorting Ltd, based on Blackwood Business Park, in…
Friend to honour late Caerphilly woman by scaling Three Peaks
A mother-of-two is to honour her late friend by conquering a fear of heights and completing the Three Peaks challenge.Melanie Gregory, 33, will be taking part in the challenge on Friday May…