Abercarn Primary School has become the first school in the area to sign up to a social network designed for kids.Unlike other sites such as Facebook or Twitter, Greatbritishkids.com, which is headquartered…
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Cwmcarn Primary School pupils demonstrate artistic talents with poster competition
Pupils at Cwmcarn Primary School showed their artistic talents to Islwyn MP Chris Evans and senior management of packaging firm Smurfit Kappa as they took part in a poster competition to promote…
Abercarn business expands with help from Glamorgan University scheme
An Abercarn print business has expanded into offering design services with help from a new scheme offered by the University of Glamorgan.Dischromatics has specialised in printing and media duplication since its formation…
Abercarn manufacturer voices concerns over VAT change
A company based in Abercarn which makes caravan park homes has said changes to VAT rules will have a detrimental effect on its business.Stately Albion, which employs 180 and is Europe’s oldest…
Risca PACT meetings announced
The next round of Partnerships and Communities Together (PACT) meetings for the Risca area are to be held over the coming weeks.Residents are invited to attend the public meetings to find out…
Motorists in Abercarn and Risca let off from £80 seatbelt fines
Motorists caught flouting seatbelt laws had a lucky escape recently when police decided to let then off an £80 fine if they watched a safety film instead.The ‘options’ day, as labelled by…
Abercarn company to make Formula 1 Grand Prix début
An Abercarn company’s products will be on show to the glamorous world of Formula 1 racing at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne this Sunday.Dischromatics Ltd were contacted at short notice to…
Abercarn Scouts head for the woods for badge
The 1st Abercarn Scout troop is working towards its Forester Badge by raiding nearby woodlands to make useful objects from branches found along paths and track sides.The Scouts, together with colleagues from…
Abercarn company gains Investors in People Standard Award
Abercarn company Dischromatics has achieved the prestigious Investors in People Standard.The business award recognises a company’s effort to look after its employees and ensure they are at their best.Stewart Spencer, chairman of…
Brace’s Bakery donation to Abercarn Primary School’s Breakfast Club
Abercarn Primary School’s Breakfast Club has received a donation of table-top toys and craft equipment, thanks to Brace’s Bakery.Toys for the long-standing morning club have always been funded by the school’s canteen…