A Gwent Police community volunteer has been highly commended for his work in helping to train officers and give them a better understanding of mental health issues. Wayne Tudball, who has bi-polar…
Draig Business Services appoints new operations manager
Draig Business Services Group has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Dave Nichols as its Operations Manager. Mr Nichols, who lives in Caerphilly, will be responsible for forming and developing…
Caerphilly Flower Festival this weekend
Caerphilly town’s annual flower show is to be held this weekend. The popular event, being held on Saturday and Sunday, will this year take on a 1940s theme to commemorate the 65th…
Caerphilly Mayor officially launches charity appeal
The Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough has officially launched his charity appeal. Councillor James Fussell recently held the launch event at Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Penallta House offices in Ystrad Mynach. Cllr…
Caerphilly Council recycles the most in Wales
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been named the Welsh local authority which recycles and composts most of its waste. The latest quarterly statistics on municipal waste produced by the Welsh Assembly Government…
Caerphilly-based company wins HOVIP business award
Caerphilly-based RUMM Ltd has won the Most Innovative Business with less than 20 employees category in the Heads of the Valleys Innovation Awards. RUMM, which stands for Remote Utility Monitoring and Management,…
Caerphilly Council says careful budget planning is paying off
The deputy leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has said the local authority is in a strong position to weather the current financial storm. The declaration follows a report to the council’s…
Caerphilly County Borough residents to quiz community safety panel
Residents still have time to submit their community safety questions for a panel of experts at an event next week. The Safer Caerphilly Community Safety Partnership will hold its annual ‘Ask the…
Ystrad Mynach syndicate win Lotto
A syndicate of members of a Valleys non-political club are celebrating a Lotto windfall of £91,820, after matching five numbers and the bonus ball in last Saturday’s draw. The 20-strong syndicate, ranging…
Coleg Gwent sports students volunteer their expertise
What makes a good sports coach or teacher? Could you lead others and motivate a team? Coleg Gwent sports students recently got the opportunity to find out when they volunteered with Caerphilly…