Archive for February, 2012
Craig Bellamy takes up armband for Wales’ tribute to Gary Speed
Chris Coleman, the Wales manager, is determined his side will do justice to their late manager against Costa Rica |
Free entry to Caerphilly Castle on St David’s Day
Caerphilly Castle will throw its doors open for free on March 1 in celebration of St David’s Day. The free entry is part of a series of events by heritage body Cadw and BBC Wales – which is currently screening its series ‘The Story of Wales’. |
School pupils praised for their five-year 100% attendance
 | Pupils from Lewis Girls’ School and Lewis School Pengam have been recognised for not skipping a day of school in the last five years. |
85-year-old’s necklace stolen in distraction theft in Caerphilly town centre
 | An elderly woman was the victim of a distraction theft when two robbers stole her necklace in Caerphilly town centre. |
Welsh Government to consult on Social Services complaints procedure
The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on how concerns and complaints about social services in Wales are dealt with. |
Three pubs caught selling alcohol to underage teen by Caerphilly Trading Standards
Three pubs in Caerphilly County Borough have been caught selling alcohol to a 14-year-old in a sting operation by Trading Standards. |
Secretary of State for Wales snubs Caerphilly Castle in tourism push
 | The Conservative Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan has come under fire for snubbing Caerphilly Castle on a drive to boost tourism in Wales. |
Total income from farming in Wales rises by 31%
The total income from farming rose by 31% to £209.5 million in 2011, statistics released by the Welsh Government show. |
Financial firm Thomas Carroll goes back to 1972 for charity
 | Financial services is not usually known for its “fun” image, but a Caerphilly firm has decided to swap its pie charts for polyester in a stunt to celebrate 40 years in business. |
Young Ambassadors get behind London 2012 Olympics
 | With the 2012 London Olympics only months away, more than 150 youngsters in Caerphilly County Borough have been recruited as Ambassadors to promote sport in their area. |
Patients told not to use Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr if doctor can help
 | Patients are being urged not to go to Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr by the Aneurin Bevan Health Board, if they can be seen by their GP. |
Volunteers needed to become local health champions
Volunteers are being sought to become new local health champions for Caerphilly County Borough Council. Community Health Champions will help people to understand the barrage of official health information, access services and tackle health issues affecting their local community. |
