First Minister Carwyn Jones and Islwyn MP Chris Evans have praised Newbridge electronics company Axiom Manufacturing Services. The Labour politicians hailed the success of the firm, which employs 170, after a recent visit.Mr…
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Caerphilly MP expresses concern over Southern Cross care homes
Caerphilly MP Wayne David has written to troubled care home owner Southern Cross expressing his concern for the future of its care homes in the area.The Labour politician has written to the…
Troubled owner of Caerphilly County Borough care homes to withhold rent
The owner of several care homes in Caerphilly County Borough which lost £300 million in six months is to withhold rent in a bid to stay in business.Last week the future of…
Pantside boy, 14, handed ASBO
A 14-year-old boy from Pantside, Newbridge, has been given an Antisocial Behaviour Order (ASBO).Macauley Chiles, aged 14, from Central Avenue, Pantside, Newbridge, was given a two year ASBO by Cwmbran Magistrates last…
Caerphilly and Newbridge leisure centres closed for Welsh Assembly election
Caerphilly and Newbridge leisure centres will be closed on Thursday for counting votes for the Welsh Assembly and AV Referendum elections.Caerphilly Leisure Centre will close at 6pm on Thursday and will reopen…
Pentwynmawr Primary School holds Fairtrade fashion show
Pupils from Pentwynmawr Primary School recently held a fashion show with a difference.Modelling clothes made from recycled materials and Fairtrade products, the pupils of the Newbridge school showed off the culmination of…
Solar panels given planning permission for Newbridge farm
Newbridge could be home to a solar panel park after councillors granted permission for it to be built on a farm.Caerphilly Councty Borough Council’s planning committee gave full planning permission for 240…
High-flying GCSE pupils have sights set on Oxbridge
High-flying school pupils with the potential of going to Oxford and Cambridge Universities attended a special course at Coleg Gwent on Tuesday designed to boost their confidence.Crosskeys Campus hosted 35 year 10…
Tributes paid to Blackwood fundraiser Bridget McNally
Tributes have been paid to fundraiser Bridget McNally, from Blackwood, after her eight year battle with cancer sadly came to an end last week.Despite her illness, the 50-year-old raised more than £300,000…
Final piece of funding in place for Newbridge Memo
The final piece of funding for the regeneration of Newbridge Memorial Hall and Institute has been agreed by the Welsh Assembly Government.The latest £2.2m of funding includes support from the European Regional…