A credit union has become the first organisation in Caerphilly County Borough to recruit staff thanks to grant funding through the Community Economic Development Programme.Smart Money Credit Union, based on Windsor Street,…
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New five year vision for the NHS in Wales published
A new five year vision for the NHS in Wales has been published by the Welsh Government.“Together for Health” outlines challenges such as an ageing population and more people suffering from chronic…
Medieval meets Digital at Caerphilly Castle this Christmas with Market and Illuminata
Caerphilly’s Christmas Medieval Market, will be in Caerphilly town centre and Caerphilly Castle, on December 10 and 11 between 10am and 4pm.Foodies will be in their element as the Market fills the…
Peter’s Pies launches major marketing campaign
Bedwas company Peter’s Pies wants people to reveal their favourite Welsh locations for enjoying their pies and pasties.The company’s online survey is part of a major marketing drive to emphasise the ‘Welshness’…
Open up Risca’s canals for tourists says Islwyn MP
Islwyn MP Chris Evans recently met with Tom Maloney of the Fourteen Locks Canal Centre to throw his weight behind a campaign to open up Risca’s canals to tourists. After recently joining…
Residents and traders voice anger in public meeting on Caerphilly town roadworks
Residents and traders expressed their anger on Friday at a public meeting called to discuss the recent roadworks in Caerphilly town centre.The meeting packed out Neuadd-y-Parc Hall after it was called by…
Lewis School Pengam wins at Pearson Teaching Awards 2011
Lewis School Pengam has won first place in the ‘Film My School’ competition at the Pearson Teaching Awards 2011 with a prize of film equipment worth £5,000. The ‘Film My School’ competition…
Caerphilly Youth Forum agrees priorities at annual confernece
Youngsters from across Caerphilly County Borough have been discussing the issues that are important to them at the 11th annual Youth Forum Conference.The conference welcomed over 70 young people from the Caerphilly…
Caerphilly Council urges residents to go green this Halloween
Residents are being told to ‘go green’ by recycling and reusing their waste this Halloween.Caerphilly County Borough Council is teaming up with Waste Awareness Wales to encourage people to have a happy…
Gwent Royal British Legion launches its 2011 Poppy Appeal
The Gwent County Branch of the Royal British Legion has launched this year’s 2011 Poppy Appeal.The official launch took place on Friday at the historical Raglan Barracks in Newport.Present at the Appeal’s…