Once again the Forum has hit the ground running after the summer break.And it needs to because we have a very busy period ahead of us with some important business breakfasts and…
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MEP’s European Funding Directory for Wales goes online
Welsh Euro MP Derek Vaughan has published his European Funding Directory for Wales online.Public, private and voluntary sector organisations in Wales can apply for funding from various European programmes to co-finance their…
Hospital admits to anaesthetic blunder that paralysed Risca teen
A teenager was left paralysed from the waist down after a spinal anaesthetic was wrongly left in place for too long, a hospital has admitted.A hospital has apologised after a 14-year-old Risca…
European Heritage’s Open Doors in Caerphilly County Borough
Venues across Caerphilly County Borough will be opening up in September as part of the European Heritage’s Open Doors programme.Organised each year by the Civic Trust for Wales, the scheme allows people…
Caerphilly Plaid Cymru group launches website
The Plaid Cymru group on Caerphilly County Borough Council has launched a new website.Council leader Allan Pritchard said: “We’re proud of our record since we took control of the authority, with support…
St Ilan Welsh school plan delayed for at least a year
A scheme to transform Caerphilly’s former St Ilan school into a Welsh-medium school has been delayed for at least a year after funding was cut by the Welsh Government.Caerphilly County Borough Council…
Diabetes UK Cymru appeals for swimming fundraisers
Diabetes UK Cymru is appealing for people to get their swimming goggles on and raise money for the charity.The health charity is appealing for people to sign up for its Swim a…
Man threatened to jump from Chartist Bridge
Chartist Bridge in Blackwood was closed for just over an hour on Monday night after a man threatened to jump from it.
Environment Agency Wales to help Caerphilly Council protect its wetlands
Wetlands areas, important for wildlife and the environment, are set to be protected further due to a new project between Caerphilly County Borough Council and Environment Agency Wales.The Government body has said…
Megaday 2011 raises £15,000 for Velindre Hospital
Organisers of Megaday 2011 have said this year’s charity music festival raised £15,000 for Velindre Hospital.More than 1,500 revellers packed out Virgina Park in Caerphilly on the weekend for the 17th two-day…