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…
Author: Richard Gurner
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…
“Ban smoking in cars” – South Wales East AM
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has pressed the case for a ban on adults smoking in cars carrying children.The South Wales East AM tabled a question to the First Minister pressing him…
“Protect our children” – Parents call for safety barrier on Caerphilly Mountain Road
Worried parents living next to a busy road have called on Caerphilly County Borough Council to protect their children.Residents on the Castle View estate in Caerphilly town want a crash barrier erected…
1,500 jobs created in Caerphilly County Borough with European money
More than 1,500 jobs have been created in Caerphilly County Borough through recent European Union funding.
M4 between junction 24 and 28 reopened after crash
The M4 has been reopened after a serious crash near Newport yesterday which injured 13 people.The crash between junction 25 and 26 on the eastbound carriageway involved a lorry, a bus and…