Caerphilly County Borough Council has revealed savings in the region of £100,000 after introducing a scheme to better manage its agency workers. Last year the council reviewed the way it employed temporary…
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Widen the winter fuel payment for the terminally ill says Islwyn MP
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has called on the Government to widen the winter fuel payment to prevent the terminally ill falling into fuel poverty. Speaking in a Westminster Hall debate on Wednesday,…
Wayne David welcomes Covanta pulling out of Merthyr Tydfil
Labour’s Caerphilly MP Wayne David has welcomed the decision by American company Covanta to withdraw plans to build a waste incinerator near Merthyr Tydfil.Covanta has decided to withdraw its Brig-y-Cwm application following…
Students rewarded for hard work at the Ystrad Mynach College annual awards
Students from Ystrad Mynach College have been rewarded for their achievements at their annual awards ceremony.The event was held at Caerphilly Castle where 60 students were honoured for their hard work over…
Risca youngsters plant daffodils
Children from a Risca school have been planting daffodil bulbs on a patch of land near their school grounds.The pupils at Ty Isaf Infants School have been working alongside officers from Caerphilly…
Police appeal to find missing Rhymney woman
UPDATE: Gwent Police reported on October 27 that Ms Davies has been found safe and wellGwent Police is appealing for information to find a missing Rhymney woman.Sharon Davies, 46, has been missing…
CCTV images of Pontllanfraith betting shop armed robbery released
Gwent Police has released CCTV of the armed robbery at Ladbrokes betting shop on Commercial Street, Pontllanfraith.The robbery happened at 8.20pm on Monday October 17.Two men entered the shop armed with a…
Caerphilly pupils scoop prestigious film award
A group of Caerphilly county borough youngsters are celebrating, after the film they produced and directed won awards at a prestigious awards ceremony recently.The film ‘My Dead Love’ fought off tough competition…
Caerphilly Council welcomes new trainees
The first intake of trainees and apprentices have started work at Caerphilly County Borough Council.In this year’s budget, the council put aside almost half a million pounds to invest in providing training…
Coleg Gwent travel and tourism students introduce new uniform
A group of Coleg Gwent travel and tourism students have introduced a new uniform for their department.Last year, travel and tourism students suggested the use of uniforms to bring the group together,…