Seven future scientists from Coleg Gwent recently took part in Wales’ first ‘Brain-Bee’ competition at Cardiff University.Coleg Gwent A-Level biology student Tamsin Richards scooped third place in the competition at the Neuroscience…
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Community group in Pengam knit fire teddies for youngsters
A community group is helping injured and traumatised children in Caerphilly County Borough – by knitting.Over the last few months, the members of Pengam Library’s Knit n Natter group have produced a…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Take time out to relax this summer holiday
Elections, referendums, recruitment, relocation and work, work, work …it’s been a hectic year for both Caerphilly Business Forum and my own business. I’m sure I’m not alone.Occasionally, in a rare quiet moment,…
Caerphilly Council launches online Local Development Plan
Caerphilly County Borough Council has launched an online interactive version of its Local Development Plan (LDP), which is its blueprint to guide future development.In November 2010, the council was the first local…
Risca man charged over Oakdale road death
UPDATE: Risca man in court charged with dangerous driving after road deathA 22-year-old man has been charged with Causing death by dangerous driving after a man’s body was found dead in the…
Big Cheese 2011 attracts record crowd
This year’s Caerphilly Big Cheese Festival attracted record crowds, according to the council.More than 80,000 people from across the county borough and beyond flocked to the site to soak up the sun…
Caerphilly teenager wins national art competition
A Caerphilly teenager has won a national art competition.Eighteen year-old Sam Fitzgerald, a pupil at St Cenydd School, in Trecenydd, was declared overall winner in the Digital category of Beechwood College’s Create!…
Brace’s Bakery launches work experience scheme
GCSE and A Level students can now get a taste of life inside Crumlin-bakery Brace’s, after the firm introduced a new work experience scheme.Students are being invited to apply for the placements…
A470 re-opened after fatal crash at Abercynon
A man was killed after his car left the A470, collided with a tree and rolled down an embankment.The southbound carriageway at Abercynon was closed after the accident at 6.20am on Tuesday…
Caerphilly-based healthcare manufacturer wins industry award
A Caerphilly-based manufacturer specialising in products for the healthcare sector has scooped a prestigious industry award.Direct Healthcare Services Ltd, based on the town’s Western Industrial Estate, was recently awarded the Innovative Product…