We heard this week that Sir Terry Matthews’ entrepreneurial boot camp – Alacrity – is starting to recruit its first ten people down the road in Newport.I thoroughly agree with his notion…
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Coleg Gwent recognised with award
Coleg Gwent has been announced as Welsh winners of a manufacturing award at a ceremony recognising innovation and excellence in the industry.The award for best Welsh college was presented to Coleg Gwent…
Banning boy racers from Asda Blackwood car park is working
Last Thursday was the first time no banning orders were handed out to car cruisers at Blackwood Asda since the scheme began six weeks ago.Blackwood Neighbourhood Policing Team Sergeant, Neil Jones says:…
Almost 3,000 incidents of fly-tipping in Caerphilly County Borough
Caerphilly County Borough Council has revealed there were almost 3,000 incidents of fly-tipping last financial year.Of the 2,914 reported incidents during 2010/11, 2,870 (98.49%) were cleared within five days.Cllr Rob Gough, cabinet…
Cardiff City FC to donate shirt to Rhymney soldier’s funeral
Cardiff City Football Club has said it will be donating a shirt for the funeral of Lance Corporal Richard Scanlon after one of its staff allegedly said the club “didn’t do that sort of thing”.
Welsh Government to explain school banding system to parents
The Welsh Government has published a parents’ guide into the new school banding system, which it says will give a clearer picture of school performance.Banding will use national data on school performance,…
Police warn of counterfeit £20 notes in Caerphilly County Borough
Gwent Police are warning businesses and residents to be on their guard because of fake £20 notes in circulation across Caerphilly County Borough.In recent weeks more than 30 £20 notes have been…
Environmental efforts rewarded at Pride in Your Place awards
Pupils and staff at a Rhymney school are celebrating after winning a council award recognising their green efforts.The red carpet was rolled out on Friday for schools, community groups and businesses from…
25 businesses join fight against crime with Blackwood Retail Partnership
Gwent Police has revealed that 25 businesses have now signed up to the recently established Blackwood Retail Partnership.The partnership aims to reduce shoplifting and other crime in the area by improving communication…
Council warns of smoking in Blackwood bus station
Caerphilly County Borough Council is warning people not to smoke in Blackwood bus station after two people were fined.Smoking is banned in enclosed public areas, which Blackwood bus station is classed as.Cllr…