Fast and furious family fun, the 2013 British FIM Speedway Grand Prix at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium is right up there with the biggest events on the British motorsport calendar – and we’ve got three pairs of tickets up for grabs for this year’s Speedway spectacular.
Redundancies expected at General Dynamics in Newbridge and Oakdale
Defence manufacturer General Dynamics has admitted that jobs are to go at its sites in Oakdale and Newbridge as part of a restructure.
Queen’s speech “lacked substance” says Caerphilly MP Wayne David
Caerphilly MP Wayne David has said Wednesday’s Queen Speech, where the UK Government sets out its legislative plans, “lacked substance”.
Risca sculpture completed with cuckoo
A £46,000 piece of public art in Risca has been completed with the placing of a sculptured cuckoo.The Risca Cuckoo, near the Tesco store on the Pontymister Industrial Estate, has been created…
EU membership vital to Welsh economy – First Minister
First Minister, Carwyn Jones, today marked Europe Day by emphasising the importance of the EU to the Welsh economyThe First Minister said: “Europe Day is an opportunity to reflect on Wales’s membership…
Birth Centre at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr to hold open day
An open day will be held at the Birth Centre in Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, Ystrad Mynach on Friday May 17 between 10am and 3pm.Jackie George, lead midwife at the midwifery-led unit, said:…
Caerphilly police officer sacked for seeing mistress on duty wins bravery award
A police officer who got his job back after he was sacked for seeing his mistress on duty has been commended for his bravery after he helped stop a woman jumping to her death.
£30m boost for affordable housing in Wales
Housing Minister, Carl Sargeant has welcomed a £30m boost to funding for affordable housing in Wales.
Ystrad Mynach College students debate global food justice
Two teams from The College Ystrad Mynach have taken part in a mock United Nations conference, debating the global supply of food.The conference, held at Barry’s Civic Offices, brought together young people…
St Martin’s pupils get a taste for engineering at University of South Wales
Pupils from St Martin’s School in Caerphilly town recently took part in an event aimed at boosting interest in science and engineering.The event, at the University of South Wales, was attended by…