Caerphilly MP Wayne David has joined his Labour colleagues in Cardiff Bay in opposing plans to close the Remploy factory in Croespenmaen.While the factory is in the constituency of Islwyn, Mr David…
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Welsh Government opposes Remploy factory closures
The Welsh Government has voiced its opposition to UK Government plans to close Remploy factories across Wales – including the plant at Croespenmaen.The company was founded in 1945 to offer employment to…
Man cautioned after 24-year-old man found injured in Croespenmaen
A 23-year-old man arrested after a 24-year-old man was found injured in a Croespenmaen street has been cautioned by police for common assault.The 24-year-old victim was found outside properties in Pen-y-bryn, Croespenmaen,…
Four in court charged with sexual assault on man, 24, in Croespenmaen
An AWOL soldier has appeared in court charged with the sexual assault of a 24-year-old man.Thomas Mark Davies, 22, originally from Trinant, appeared before Caerphilly Magistrates on Wednesday to face a charge…
Four men charged with sexually assaulting man, 24, in Croespenmaen
UPDATE: Four in court charged with sexual assault on man, 24, in CrospenmaenFour men have been charged with sexually assaulting a 24-year-old man.Two, aged 21 and 19, from Oakdale and a 21-year-old…
Ten arrested in connection with sex attack on man in Croespenmaen
UPDATE: Four men charged with sexually assaulting man, 24Ten people have been arrested in connection with an alleged sex attack on a 24-year-old man.Gwent Police said the man was found outside a…
Labour MEP urges UK Government to think again on Remploy redundancies
A Welsh Euro MP has written to the UK coalition Government urging it to reconsider staff redundancies at several Remploy factories.Remploy operates from a number of sites in Wales including Aberdare, Abertillery,…
Islwyn MP pays tribute to Remploy workers
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has paid tribute to the workforce at Remploy after joining them at their plant in Croespenmaen to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.After cutting a celebratory…
More booze-free zones for Caerphilly County Borough
Eight new alcohol control zones are to be introduced across Caerphilly County Borough in a bid to stop street drinking and drunken antisocial behaviour.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet recently approved eight new…
Islwyn MP praises Remploy workforce
Islwyn MP Don Touhig has hailed the efforts of the staff at the Remploy factory at Croespenmaen.Mr Touhig, who is stepping down at the next election, recently visited the BAE Systems at…