Archive for 2012
Caerphilly County Borough Council Election Results 2012
Labour has swept to power in Caerphilly County Borough after thrashing Plaid Cymru in the local election. |
Local elections 2012: Labour enjoys ‘stunning’ night in Wales
Party regains former strongholds of Newport and Swansea and claims impressive win in Cardiff at expense of Lib Dems |
Police issue new appeal over missing Abertridwr man Trevor Elias
 | Gwent Police is re-appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of a missing 77-year-old man from Abertridwr. |
New name for CRI Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent Young Persons’ Substance Misuse Service
DAYS (Drug and Alcohol Youth Support) has been unveiled as the new name for a young persons’ substance misuse service running in Caerphilly County Borough. |
Residents asked by Caerphilly Council to do their bit to help clean up
Caerphilly County Borough Council has launched a new campaign this month to encourage people to volunteer to help clean up their communities. |
Caerphilly Business Forum: A positive year
 | Good news is always welcome and I’ve just reported on a very positive year to the AGM of Caerphilly Business Forum. |
Pontllanfraith Comprehensive School scoops Young Enterprise Award
 | A group of pupils from Pontllanfraith Comprehensive School have won a regional business award. The Year 10 pupils received recognition at the Young Enterprise Awards, where they beat 13 other schools in the area to win in the ‘Environmental Awareness’ category. |
New MD for Caerphilly manufacturer following strong growth
A Caerphilly manufacturer of specialist medical mattresses has appointed a new managing director following strong growth. Direct Healthcare Services, based on the town’s Western Industrial Estate, makes mattresses which helps prevent patients at high risk from developing pressure sores. |
Gwent Police appeal over stolen mountain bikes from Ystrad Mynach
Gwent Police is appealing for information after two mountain bikes were stolen from the front garden of an address on Brynmynach Avenue, Ystrad Mynach. |
Murderer released from prison found guilty of killing Rhymney man given whole life sentence
 | A convicted murderer released from jail on licence has been handed a whole life sentence after he was found guilty of a second murder. |
World Indoor Bowls Championships a success at Islwyn Indoor Bowls Club
 | After a nail-biting four day tournament, the winners of the World Indoor Bowls Championships, hosted at the Islwyn Indoor Bowls Club have been announced. |
Gwent Police cleared by watchdog over Rhymney man Leonard Hill’s disappearance
Gwent Police has been cleared in an investigation by the Independent Police Complaints Commission into how it dealt with the disappearance of 64-year-old Leonard Hill. |
