Principality Welsh Premiership, Thursday 26 December 2013. Match report by Ian Lovell, photography by Gerwyn Williams.A late Harley Thomson try saw Bedwas claim a vital win in an even contest on Boxing…
Author: Richard Gurner
41 suffer serious injury at work in Caerphilly County Borough last year
Forty-one people suffered a suffered a major injury while working in Caerphilly County Borough last year, new figures show.The Health and Safety Executive is urging businesses to focus on the safety of…
More heavy rain expected into New Year
Following prolonged periods of persistent rainfall over the Christmas period, Natural Resources Wales is warning that further heavy rain could cause localised flooding into the New Year.Forecasts show another band of heavy…
Caerphilly sport volunteers honoured with awards
Sports coaches and volunteers from across Caerphilly County Borough have been honoured for their work at a special awards ceremony.Scrum V presenter Rick O’Shea, Paralympic athlete Hollie Arnold and the Mayor of…
New Year’s Message from Carwyn Jones, First Minister of Wales
“The end of a year is traditionally the time to take stock and reflect on events over the past 12 months.“2013 was a fantastic year of achievement in Welsh sport. From another…
Ystrad Mynach train station to get £1.6m revamp
Work on £1.6 million worth of improvements at Ystrad Mynach train station is due to begin in the new year.The revamp will see the construction of a new ticket office and passenger…
One year on: Parents make emotional appeal in Kyle Vaughan murder case
The parents of missing Newbridge man Kyle Vaughan have made a heart-felt appeal for fresh information exactly 12 months after he disappeared.Mr Vaughan, 24, was last seen on December 30 last year…
Body of missing 21-year-old Swffryd man found in river
The body of missing 21-year-old man Rhys Trimby, from Swffryd, has been found in the Sirhowy River at an industrial estate.Mr Trimby had been for a night out in Harleys in Oakdale…
Bedwas pupils celebrate eco school status
Pupils at Bedwas High School have shown their green credentials by becoming the first secondary school in the county borough to be awarded the Platinum Eco School award.To earn the award, the…
Catering students dig in at Llanbradach allotments
Catering students from training company ACT are getting their hands dirty with their own allotment.As part of their Hospitality and Catering qualification, the students learn about seasonal produce and its journey from…