A Caerphilly-based healthcare manufacturer has capped a year of success with another two prestigious business awards.Direct Healthcare Services Ltd, based on the town’s Western Industrial Estate, recently took prizes at the IWA…
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Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: December 5
Government does U-turn on Disability Living Allowance Back in March, I wrote that I had been approached by the parents of Jordan Owen of Tir-y-Berth. Jordan is blind and has cerebral palsy….
Bargoed Police Station to open doors to public and schoolchildren
Members of the public and schoolchildren will be able to go behind the scenes at Bargoed Police Station’s 100-year-old building.On Friday December 9, 80 pupils from St Gwladys Primary School, Park Primary…
Caerphilly’s new Youth Forum Cabinet announced
Caerphilly County Borough’s Youth Forum has elected its new cabinet.
The political body represents the views of young people and gives them a voice when dealing with Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Lindsay Whittle AM blasts critics of Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
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…
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…