A craft auction held to raise money for the Eisteddfod yr Urdd, which is coming to Caerphilly in 2015, has raised £3,000.Helen Greenwood, a development officer with Urdd Gobaith Cymru, said: “There…
Author: Richard Gurner
Caerphilly Business Forum launches women’s network
Caerphilly Business Forum has launched a new women’s networking group in partnership with Caerphilly’s Rural Development Programme.The launch, which took place at Glenside Commercial last night, saw dozens of women across the…
Abercarn man features in campaign to boost adoption
An Abercarn man is taking part in a campaign to encourage people from different backgrounds to adopt.Research published by the British Association of Adoption and Fostering (BAAF) has revealed that misunderstandings about…
Remembrance Day 2013: “They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old”
Hundreds of people attended Remembrance Day services across Caerphilly County Borough on Sunday.In Caerphilly town, the annual parade took place through the town centre and down to the Cenotaph at the Twyn.Local…
Pentwynmawr AFC’s new kit thanks to Newbridge shop
A local football team is sporting new kits after a convenience store agreed to sponsor them.Pentwynmawr AFC will now be seen in their new yellow and black striped football shirts, supplied by…
Thousands attend Caerphily Castle fireworks
Around 8,000 people attended the fireworks display at Caerphilly Castle on Saturday November 2.The free event raised £2,600 for children’s charity Shining Stars and the Caerphilly Lions Club.The annual fireworks display is…
New health centre in Rhymney nears completion
Building work on a new health centre is almost complete with services due to move in over the coming weeks.The Rhymney Integrated Health and Social Care Centre will host health services from…
Rail season tickets in Wales to be held below inflation
Next year’s increase in the price of rail season tickets in Wales will be held below inflation, the Welsh Government has announced.The increase is 3% less than the maximum increase in England.Transport…
Rugby Union: Gethin Jenkins to earn 100th cap against Argentina
Cardiff Blues prop Gethin Jenkins will win his 100th cap for Wales on Saturday, in a side to face Argentina which includes uncapped centre Cory Allen and four personnel changes.Jenkins will become…
Firefighters strike for fourth time in dispute over pensions
Firefighters went on strike for the fourth time yesterday in a dispute over pensions.Members of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) staged the four-hour strike between 10am and 2pm. It followed similar strikes…