A Caerphilly photographer has been highly commended for his work.Andy Rouse’s photograph of Akarevuro, a young mountain gorilla, has earned him high praise in the Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year…
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Single-use carrier bag charge introduced
Shoppers will have to remember to take their bags before they head out to the shops as Wales becomes the first UK country to introduce a charge for single use carrier bagsFrom…
Schoolchildren rewarded for their efforts collecting Tesco vouchers
Wayne David, Labour MP for Caerphilly, has congratulated local schoolchildren for their efforts in collecting Tesco vouchers for the schools.Mr David presented gifts to pupils from a total of ten schools in…
Director of Ystrad Mynach firm UES commended at business awards
A director at Ystrad Mynach based firm Utility and Environmental Solutions (UES) has been highly commended at a prestigious business award.UES non-executive director Andrew Padmore received the accolade at the Institute of…
Caerphilly Council leader condemns Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr critics
Caerphilly Council’s Plaid Cymru leader Councillor Allan Pritchard has condemned Labour councillors for their “scurrilous attacks” on the new £172m Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr.Labour councillor Nigel Dix recently described the new complex as…
Lindsay Whittle AM visits WRVS at Caerphilly Miners’ Hospital
Islwyn MP Chris Evans recently spent a few hours as a nursery milk monitor, but this week it was the turn of Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle to try his hand at…
Former Paralympic swimmer Chris Holmes inspires youngsters with visit to Newbridge
Former Paralympian and one of Britain’s most successful Paralympic swimmers Chris Holmes visited Newbridge Leisure Centre last week.The nine-times gold medallist was on the last stage of UK-wide roadshow tour to promote…
Coleg Gwent lecturer to trek 177 miles to raise cash for Help for Heroes
An IT lecturer from Coleg Gwent’s Crosskeys campus is to walk the length of Wales to raise money for charity.While students are making the most of their upcoming half term break Alun…
Welsh Government announces programme for Wales
Increasing apprenticeship opportunities for young people, ensuring universal access to next generation broadband and introducing 50+ health checks were among the priorities announced by the Welsh Government this week.In an address to…
Caerphilly Friends of the Earth win national award
The Caerphilly Friends of the Earth group has been recognised at the organisation’s national conference for its work.The group was announced as winners of the Earthmovers Award for Group of the Year…