A workshop hosted by Software Alliance Wales, a £13million pan-Wales programme led by Swansea University, will be held at the University of Glamorgan’s Ty Crawshay building on Tuesday October 26 from 5.15pm…
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Islwyn MP backs CSV Make a Difference Day
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has urged people to get volunteering as part of charity Community Service Volunteers’ Make a Difference Day.The UK’s biggest single day of volunteering is this year being held…
Countdown to Caerphilly Castle fireworks 2010
The countdown has begun for this year’s spectacular fireworks display in Caerphilly town on Saturday November 6.Set against the back drop of Caerphilly Castle the free event starts at 7pm. Over the…
Plaid Cymru attack on Labour for “burying their heads” over council finances
Caerphilly Council Cabinet Member Colin Mann has attacked the Labour opposition for not engaging in crucial discussions over the financial challenges faced by the council.Cllr Mann, who has responsibility for finance and…
Risca PACT meetings announced for October and November
The next round of Partnerships and Communities Together (PACT) meetings for the Risca area will be held this month and next.Residents are invited to attend the public meetings to find out what…
New mobile library vehicles for Caerphilly County Borough
Residents unable to get to a library are to benefit from two new specialist mobile library vehicles.The council’s mobile library is being taken out of service in December and will be replaced…
Historic iron bridge in Draethen awarded funding for restoration
A historic bridge over the Rhymney River has been awarded lottery grant funding for its restoration.The Iron Bridge, in Draethen, will benefit from a reinstatement and restoration programme after £45,100 was awarded…
New £5m Ystrad Mynach College building opened
A new £5million extension at Ystrad Mynach college has been opened.Leighton Andrews, Assembly Minister for Children, Education and Lifelong Learning, opened the new building on Friday.The block has 13 classrooms, a new…
Caerphilly Council ordered to apologise by public services ombudsman
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been ordered to apologise to a couple who had their autistic son taken away from them for eight months while claims of physical abuse were investigated.The Public…
Gwent Police arrest 44 in force-wide crackdown
Gwent Police arrested 44 people in a force-wide crime crackdown yesterday targeting known offenders, wanted people, scrap metal thieves and illegal traders.Local officers joined forces with British Transport Police, British Telecom, Western…