Water bills in Wales are set to rise by an average of 1.3% from April this year, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has announced.The not-for-profit company has said the average household bill for…
Author: Richard Gurner
Gwent Police to give roadside eye tests to motorists
Gwent Police will be testing motorists’ eyesight on the roadside as part of a new campaign this month.Officers will be carrying out the eye tests after collisions as well as stopping vehicles…
A469 New Tredegar to Pontlottyn closed due to landslide
The A469 between New Tredegar and Pontlottyn remains closed to traffic following a landslide.The ground movement has caused cracks in the road and a burst water main.Technical specialists have assessed the carriageway…
Bargoed car park to have green transformation
Plans for a new green space in Bargoed town centre have been revealed.Residents, businesses and town centre visitors have a chance to view the proposals that will transform part of Hanbury Road…
Caerphilly Castle to host film screenings
As part of a series of events organised by Chapter Arts and Cadw, Caerphilly Castle will be turned into a picture house with a showing of two classic horror films and two…
Man jailed for Markham cyclist’s death
A motorist has been jailed for a year after he admitted causing the death of a Markham man by careless driving.Michael Bisi, 60, of Western Terrace, Ebbw Vale, was driving his Mercedes…
Minister backs campaign warning against loan sharks
A campaign to warn people of the dangers of going to loan sharks to borrow money has been backed by Welsh Government Minister and Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert.Community Housing Cymru and the…
Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner wants 2.66% tax increase
Gwent’s Police and Crime Commissioner has proposed a 2.66% increase in the portion of council tax that pays for the police.Ian Johnston initially wanted to increase the council tax precept by 2.99%…
Caerphilly Council Labour group hits back at Plaid over mileage allowance reductions
The Labour group on Caerphilly County Borough Council has hit back at rivals Plaid Cymru for their support of workers faced with a reduction in car allowances.Council workers staged a protest outside…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: February 6
All Creatures Great and Small I officially opened a charity shop in Risca last Friday for a fantastic good cause.As a pet lover with two cats, I’m really impressed with the work…