A Coleg Gwent tutor proved she’s got a winning formula when she won Teacher of the Year at Welsh Netball’s annual awards.Emma Hurley, from Newbridge, was selected from netball coaches from schools…
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Caerphilly man prosecuted for dog fouling offence
A Caerphilly man has been prosecuted by Caerphilly County Borough Council for allowing his dog to foul in the street and then not picking it up.Robert Harper, of Pontygwindy Road, was summoned…
Work due to begin on Cwmcarn Forest improvements
Work on improvements at the popular Cwmcarn Forest is set to get underway.The project, funded by the EU and the Welsh Government, includes an extension to the main car park that will…
Caerphilly youngsters shine at ‘graduation’ from Children’s University
Twelve youngsters aged between 12 and 18-years-old from Caerphilly County Borough have been rewarded for their educational efforts with a special ‘graduation’ ceremony.The dozen ‘graduates’ took part in a three-year programme run…
British Transport Police seeks volunteers for public advisory panel
The British Transport Police, which is responsible for policing the UK’s rail network, is looking for volunteers to sit on a new advisory panel.The group of volunteers will feedback to the BTP…
Tour of Britain visit to Caerphilly a huge success
Hundreds of people lined the streets of Caerphilly County Borough on Wednesday for the finale of Stage Four of the Tour of Britain cycle race.Caerphilly’s second big event in four days did…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Get your entry in for our annual awards
The deadline for entries to the 10th annual Caerphilly Business Forum Awards falls at the end of next week so we’re getting a steady flow of submissions. Inevitably, the vast majority arrive…
Unemployment in Wales hits 122,000
Unemployment in Wales has increased by 7,000 during May, June and July, according to official statistics.The number of people in Wales out of work is now 122,000 with the unemployment rate at…
Liveblog: Tour of Britain comes to Caerphilly
Keep up to date with the latest developments during Stage Four of the Tour of Britain as the race visits Caerphilly for the first time.Tour of Britain in CaerphillyView Tour of Britain…
Coleg Gwent spent £14,000 on iPads for governors
Plaid Cymru regional AM Lindsay Whittle has questioned the spending of more than £14,000 on Apple iPads for governors at Coleg Gwent. A Freedom of Information request to the college by Plaid…