Incumbent chair of Gwent Police Authority Cilla Davies has been re-elected to the post.Mrs Davies was re-elected unopposed at at Gwent Police Authority’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday June 28.She said: “It…
Second-hand car complaints tops Caerphilly Trading Standards list
Complaints about second-hand cars account for more than one in ten calls to Trading Standards in Caerphilly County Borough.During the last financial year, 192 of the 4,871 calls (12%) made to Consumer…
Police appeal over stolen bike in Penpedairheol
Police are appealing for information after an off-road motorcycle was stolen from an address in Brynhyfryd, Penpedairheol.It was stolen at approximately 7pm on Thursday May 31. The green and black coloured bike…
Welsh Government considers £120 fines for parents of truanting children
Parents in Wales who allow their children to skip school could be fined up to £120, under new Welsh Government plans.Education Minister Leighton Andrews has reportedly told his officials to draw up…
July’s blood donation dates for Ystrad Mynach, Blackwood, Bedwas and Caerphilly
The Welsh Blood Service is coming soon to a venue near you.Please see listed below details of forthcoming blood donation sessions in your area.To view a comprehensive list of all our blood…
Cefn Fforest Primary School celebrates sporting success
Pupils from Cefn Fforest Primary School are ending their year on a sporting high after success in several competitions.The school has been seen success at football, netball and dance events during the…
Luxury bed firm expands Welsh base in Treforest
The new factory of a company that specialises in making luxury beds has been officially opened by First Minister Carwyn Jones.Savior Beds has developed a site on the Gellihirion Industrial Estate in…
Police warning over distraction thefts
Police are warning people to be extra vigilant against distraction thefts after two further attempts to steal jewellery were reported in Newport.The latest incidents are similar to ones that happened in Caerphilly…
Businesses urged to enter Canmol Wales Marketing Awards 2012
Caerphilly businesses are being urged to enter the 2012 Canmol: Wales Marketing Awards, organised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing.The Canmol awards, which means to praise in Welsh, were created in 2008…
Caerphilly County Borough included in wage subsidy scheme to help tackle youth unemployment
Caerphilly County Borough firms taking on young workers are to be offered wage subsidies by the UK Government earlier than previously announced, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has said.Speaking in London at…