South Wales’ homelessness charity, Llamau has announced that Dragons’ Den star businesswoman Hilary Devey will be appearing at its 25th birthday celebrations.On Thursday, Llamau will be celebrating 25 years of providing accommodation…
Call Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr wards after former collieries, say Caerphilly Council leaders
The ruling Plaid-led cabinet on Caerphilly County Borough Council has called on health chiefs to name wards at the new £172m Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr after the area’s former collieries.It is understood that…
Caerphilly photographer highly commended in Photographer of the Year competition
A Caerphilly photographer has been highly commended for his work.Andy Rouse’s photograph of Akarevuro, a young mountain gorilla, has earned him high praise in the Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year…
Single-use carrier bag charge introduced
Shoppers will have to remember to take their bags before they head out to the shops as Wales becomes the first UK country to introduce a charge for single use carrier bagsFrom…
Schoolchildren rewarded for their efforts collecting Tesco vouchers
Wayne David, Labour MP for Caerphilly, has congratulated local schoolchildren for their efforts in collecting Tesco vouchers for the schools.Mr David presented gifts to pupils from a total of ten schools in…
Director of Ystrad Mynach firm UES commended at business awards
A director at Ystrad Mynach based firm Utility and Environmental Solutions (UES) has been highly commended at a prestigious business award.UES non-executive director Andrew Padmore received the accolade at the Institute of…
Caerphilly Council leader condemns Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr critics
Caerphilly Council’s Plaid Cymru leader Councillor Allan Pritchard has condemned Labour councillors for their “scurrilous attacks” on the new £172m Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr.Labour councillor Nigel Dix recently described the new complex as…
Rugby World Cup 2011: Team selection for Wales vs Fiji
There are seven changes to the Wales team for their final World Cup Pool D clash against Fiji at the Waikato Stadium in Hamilton on Sunday.The seven changes from the side who…
Coleg Gwent rugby team off to a flyer with 28-17 victory over Coleg Morgannwg
Following their triumphant return from a tour of New Zealand and Hong Kong this summer, Coleg Gwent’s Crosskeys Campus rugby team have made an excellent start to the season, winning their first…
Lindsay Whittle AM visits WRVS at Caerphilly Miners’ Hospital
Islwyn MP Chris Evans recently spent a few hours as a nursery milk monitor, but this week it was the turn of Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle to try his hand at…