Primary school pupils are to help plant a new hedgerow at Aberbargoed Grasslands National Nature Reserve (NNR) as part of next week’s national tree week.Pupils from Markham Primary, Cefn Fforest Primary, Ysgol…
Royal seal of approval for Coleg Gwent students
Coleg Gwent students proudly represented Wales when their work became part of the first ever royal collection of digital history presented to Her Majesty The Queen to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee.A video…
Tata Steel to close operations in Crosskeys and Tredegar
Tata Steel has announced that almost 600 jobs in South Wales are to go as part of a restructure.
Pontllanfraith entrepreneurs set up new cleaning business
A husband and wife team of entrepreneurs who successfully grew a £3m a year business have started a new venture.Ross and Claire Porter, from Pontllanfraith, have launched Lady Muck Cleaning – a…
Killer driver from Aberbargoed wanted by police for return to prison
An Aberbargoed man convicted and sentenced for causing death by careless driving is wanted by police after breaching the terms of his release licence.
Caerphilly food business prosecuted for poor hygiene
The owner of a Caerphilly-based food business has been ordered to pay £2,315 after admitting a string of food hygiene charges.
Islwyn MP calls for big change in banking
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has called for banking reform as a new report reveals that most bank account holders do not understand their current account terms and conditions. The Which? ‘Big Change’…
Jobseekers use Government scheme to start their own business
Thirty jobseekers in Caerphilly County Borough have used a UK Government scheme to get help to start their own business.Across the UK, more than 8,000 businesses have been set up since the…
Gwent’s Police and Crime Commissioner begins work
Gwent Police’s newly elected Police and Crime Commissioner has begun work on Tursday November 22 – marking the end of Gwent Police Authority.
Rugby Union: George North out of All Blacks clash through hip injury
Wales wing George North has been replaced in the starting line-up for this Saturday’s Dove Men Series clash with New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium by fellow Scarlet Liam Williams.North picked up…