Alan McGee, the man who discovered and managed Britpop legends Oasis, was in Bedwas recently – helping to open a new internet café.More than 150 people packed out Bedwas Computers, on Newport…
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Welsh Government begins consultation on improving literacy and numeracy standards
A consultation on new measures to improve literacy and numeracy standards in schools in Wales has begun.The consultation, which will run until October 12, is seeking views on the National Literacy and…
Maesycwmmer golf course bird reunited with owner
A bird originally thought to be an emu and found wandering the fairways of Bryn Meadows Golf Hotel and Spa has been reunited with its owner.The RSPCA said the bird was first…
Escaped emu spotted on course at Bryn Meadows Golf Hotel and Spa
Update: Maesycwmmer golf course bird reunited with owner It’s usual to expect the odd birdie or albatross, but golfers were stunned by the sight of an emu walking on the course at…
Gwent Police consult on station closures
Residents are being consulted on plans to close police stations across the Gwent force area.In Caerphilly County Borough, stations in Caerphilly, Bargoed, Rhymney, Ystrad Mynach, Bedwas and Risca are set to close…
Gwent Police Chief Constable hits back with letter in row over station closures
Gwent Police’s Chief Constable Carmel Napier has written to local politicians to explain the force’s decision to close 17 of its police stations to the public.Last month, it was announced that the…
Caerphilly AM calls for clean-up at Hengoed train station
Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert has called on Arriva Trains Wales to do more to clean-up Hengoed train station.Mr Cuthbert said he had been contacted by constituents angry at the state of the…
New ideas needed to build Wales’ future – First Minister
First Minister Carwyn Jones is to reaffirm his government’s belief there is no place for market forces and competition within Welsh public services.Mr Jones will also outline plans for a new institute…
Plans for Energlyn train station unveiled
Plans for a new train station at Energlyn, in Caerphilly, have been revealed to the public.The new station, between Aber and Llanbradach, could be built within three years. Last month Caerphilly Observer…
New format Post Offices need to improve, says Consumer Focus Wales
A new smaller format of Post Office being trialled in Wales needs to improve, according to a report by Consumer Focus Wales.Post Office Locals are run out of shops or petrol stations…