Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has rounded on critics of the £172m Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr – which opened its doors last month – during a debate at the Senedd.Mr Whittle, who represents…
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Business confidence in Wales slumps, ICAEW survey reveals
Business confidence in Wales is down for the first time since the first quarter of 2011, according to a leading report.In the fourth quarter of 2011, the Business Confidence Index, compiled by…
Three injured after car hits house in Nelson
Three people were injured after a car crashed into a house.The two car crash, which also damaged a gas pipe, happened at 8.40pm Friday in Shingrig Road, Nelson.An 18-year-old woman pedestrian was…
Crumlin social enterprise urges other small businesses to try free IT support scheme
A social enterprise which supports people with severe learning disabilities is urging budding local entrepreneurs to take advantage of a new scheme which helps small businesses with IT.Crafts for Everyone, which offers…
First Minister sees first Welsh seal since time of Owain Glyndwr
During a visit to the Royal Mint in Llantrisant, First Minister Carwyn Jones has seen work being completed on the first Welsh seal since the time of Owain Glyndwr.The seal has been…
Penpedairheol family, inspired by son, helps raise £6,600 for Epilepsy Wales
A family whose young son was diagnosed with epilepsy has helped raise £6,600 for charity with a fun walk.When seven-year-old Owain Richards, from Penpedairheol, was diagnosed with epilepsy, his parents were amazed…
Wales is UK’s fuel poverty capital
Wales is the UK’s capital for fuel poverty with a third of households affected by it- a uSwitch.com study has found.Fuel poverty is defined as a household spending 10% or more of…
Share your memories of Newbridge Memo
People’s memories of Newbridge Memo are being sought for a new arts project.Caerphilly County Borough Council, together with the Newbridge Community Arts Group, want readers to tell them their Memo stories.The council…
Gwent Police launch festive campaign: “Don’t have a nightmare this Christmas”
Gwent Police and South Wales Police have launched their festive safety campaign called “Don’t have a nightmare this Christmas”.The campaign will include a series of films and posters the issues of theft…
Caerphilly Council housing transfer questions answered at drop-in sessions
Caerphilly County Borough Council tenants are being invited to ‘drop in’ to have any questions they may have on the council’s housing transfer proposal answered.The council has extended its housing transfer consultation…