A Caerphilly-based ventilation manufacturer has been recognised for its work at the Made in Wales Awards.Nuaire, based on the Western Industrial Estate, picked up gongs in the innovation and creative design categories…
Coleg Gwent students raise £200 for charity Macmillan
Coleg Gwent students whisked, baked and poured their way to raising over £200 for cancer support at a recent charity event.Catering students studying at Coleg Gwent’s Crosskeys Campus hosted a coffee morning…
Coalfields Regeneration Trust awards £20,000 to Caerphilly projects
The Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) Wales has awarded two Caerphilly community projects £10,000 each.Arts centre Yr Arteri, in St Fagan’s Street, Caerphilly, is a not-for-profit social enterprise and houses the county borough’s…
Rugby Union: 35-man squad named for Wales’ autumn internationals
Rob Howley has named a 35-man Wales squad to contest the 2012 Dove Men Series at the Millennium Stadium this autumn which includes just one uncapped player and the returning Jamie Roberts.Howley,…
Places available for budding entrepreneurs at start-up centre Welsh ICE
Budding entrepreneurs looking for help and advice from business leaders can sign-up for a funded place at start-up centre Welsh ICE.The Welsh Innovation Centre for Enterprise (ICE), based at the former offices…
Federation of Small Businesses calls for Welsh Government to be more accountable for spending decisions
The Federation of Small Businesses in Wales has called for the Welsh Government to be more accountable for its spending decisions.The body, which represents 10,000 Welsh businesses, will raise the issue today…
Ystrad Mynach College to merge with Coleg Morgannwg
Ystrad Mynach College and Coleg Morgannwg have revealed plans to merge following talks.Consultation on the merger has begun and if approved, the equal merger will take place in August 2013.The merged college…
Figures show crime down again in Gwent force area
Overall crime in the Gwent area is down 18% year-on-year, according to the latest Home Office figures.Between June 2011 and June 2012 there were 36,499 crimes compared to 44,294 between June 2010…
Islwyn MP congratulates artistic talent in Argoed
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has hailed the artistic talent on display in Argoed after visiting Argoed Art Society’s very first Open Art Exhibition.After presenting prizes to amateur artists at the Argoed Baptist…
Bank of England speaker to address Caerphilly businesses
Caerphilly businesses will soon be able hear the views of a member of the Monetary Policy Committee at the Bank of England on the state of the UK economy.Ian McCafferty will be…