Mother thanks Llanbradach for support after girl, 11, was attacked
The mother of a 11-year-old girl who was raped in Llanbradach Park has thanked the community for its help during the aftermath of the attack. |
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: April 26
One of the myths of modern politics is that ‘personality’ doesn’t matter. The argument goes that the only thing that is important is the policies a person stands for. |
Frustration over proposed new health centre in Llanbradach
Councillors in Llanbradach have expressed frustration at the lack of progress in developing a new health centre in the village. |
Pontllanfraith printing firm takes on new apprentices
 | Islwyn MP Chris Evans has welcomed news that a Pontllanfraith printer is taking on four new apprentices with support from the Welsh Assembly. |
Former Miss Caerphilly backing Labour’s Jeff Cuthbert
 | Politics and celebrity have been part of the electioneering toolkit for sometime now. Tony Blair got matey with the likes of Oasis and Blur in the 90s and David Cameron had actor Michael Caine at last year’s general election. |
Ron Davies calls for Assembly policing powers
Caerphilly’s Plaid Cymru candidate Ron Davies has called for the devolution of policing and the transfer of associated funding to the Welsh Assembly. |
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 months of hardwork learning about recycling and the importance of Fairtrade products. |
Abertridwr boy with cerebral palsy given £1,000 trike by charity
A two-year-old boy with cerebral palsy has been given a £1,000 trike thanks to children’s charity React. Louie Meade, from Abertridwr, has difficulty walking, crawling and even sitting unsupported. |
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. |
Tory Assembly candidate unveils ‘Caerphilly Jobs Trust’ proposal
 | Caerphilly’s Conservative Assembly candidate Owen Meredith, has promised to set up a ‘Jobs Trust’ if elected on May 5. Mr Meredith said the trust would help the unemployed match their skills to local job opportunities and develop partnerships between schools, colleges and local employers. |
Valleys Cycle Network Photography Competition
Sustainable transport charity Sustrans Cymru has launched a summer photography competition. The organisation wants people to get out on the National Cycle Network in the South Wales Valleys and document their day. |
Crime down by 9% across Gwent area
 | Crime in the Gwent Police force area has fallen, according to new Home Office statistics. The figures, which cover the 12 months to December 2010, reveal that overall crime was down 9% – the equivalent of ten fewer victims of crime per day. |