Two young men from Caerphilly say that securing apprenticeships at a local building services engineering firm has changed their lives for the better.Curtis Rees, aged 20, from Machen and Ross Wilkes, aged…
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Caerphilly councillors claimed more than £1.2 million in allowances and expenses in 2010-2011
Caerphilly County Borough paid out more than £1.2 million in councillor expenses and allowances last financial year, according official figures from the local authority.The amount – £1,236, 901.91 – covers councillor allowances,…
Welsh Government launches new campaign against domestic abuse
The Welsh Government has launched a new campaign against domestic abuse called ‘Live Fear Free’.The launch is happened on Tuesday at Cardiff’s busy Queens Arcade. The unusual site of a group of…
Caerphilly County Borough gets ready for Tour of Britain
UPDATE: Follow our Liveblog to keep up-to-date with the latest developments on Stage Four of the Tour of BritainThe final countdown has begun for Wednesday’s Welsh stage of the Tour of Britain…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: September 12
The other week, we received very depressing news. The most recent Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation showed that the St James Ward of Caerphilly contained the second poorest sub-ward in Wales –…
Businesses urged to enter the Caerphilly Business Forum Awards 2011
Businesses are being urged to step up and receive the recognition they deserve at the tenth annual Caerphilly Business Forum Awards in association with Coleg Gwent.The awards are open to businesses of…
First Minister Carwyn Jones welcomed by Prime Minister of New Zealand
The First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones has met the Prime Minister of New Zealand John Key for talks on relations between the two countries.Mr Jones also held meetings on Monday in…
Hope for BBC Proms in the Park to return to Caerphilly in 2012
Hundreds of people were left disappointed on Saturday night after the BBC Proms in the Park was cancelled due to a torrential downpour – but hopes are high that Caerphilly can host…
BBC Proms in the Park cancelled after torrential rain in Caerphilly
UPDATE: Hope for BBC Proms in the Park to return to Caerphilly in 2012The BBC Proms in the Park in Caerphilly has been called off due to heavy rain.With just 40 minutes…
Lindsay Whittle AM accuses Welsh Ministers of “acting like bullies”
Welsh Education Minister Leighton Andrews and Local Government Minister Carl Sargeant have been accused by Plaid AM Lindsay Whittle of acting like bullies over plans to make councils share certain services.The South…