Gwent Police are appealing for information regarding two incidents of arson which took place on Pontygwindy Road and Dol Y Felin Street, in Caerphilly.During the early hours of Wednesday October 9, a…
Author: Richard Gurner
Off road bikes stolen in Pontlottyn
Gwent Police is appealing for information after two off road motor cross bikes were stolen in Pontlottyn.The bikes were taken overnight, between Monday October 14 and Tuesday October 15, from garden sheds…
Caerphilly woman no longer a disaster chef
A Caerphilly woman has claimed a runners-up place in a competition to help improve the UK’s worst cooks.Dubbed ‘Disaster Chef’, the competition, run by Kenwood, featured six hopeless cooks and tried to…
New food co-op launched for Caerphilly town
A new food co-operative has been launched in Caerphilly town to help people struggling with increasing food bills. The food co-op is open to everyone and offers locally-sourced fresh produce at £3 a…
Community groups urged to apply for Peter’s Pies community fund
Schools, charities and community groups are being urged to apply for a grant through a community fund run by Peter’s Pies.The Bedwas-based firm has pledged to make several donations up to the…
Ael-y-bryn Table Tennis Tournament
Organisers of the Ael-y-bryn Table Tennis Club annual tournament had to run the tournament over three days this year due to the number of new players attending the club.The Rhymney tournament, held…
Trecenydd chip shop reopens as The Fish Factory after revamp
A well-known award-winning fish and chip shop has reopened after a £120,000 refurbishment and rebrand.The Fish Factory, in St Cenydd Road, Trecenydd, has had a complete makeover with new energy efficient fryers…
Football: Nelson Cavaliers FC batter Treforest FC in 6-1 clash
A strong team performance on Saturday October 13 by Nelson saw them cruise through to the next round of the “Greyhound Cup”, with both strikers grabbing hat-tricks.The game began on an even…
Newbridge boxer Bradley Pryce to fight in Denmark
Bradley ‘Sugar Sweet’ Pryce will box abroad for the first time in his 47 fight career next week when he travels to Denmark to face the undefeated Torben Keller.The pair are set…
Rugby Union: Caerphilly RFC take first home victory of season
A hat-trick from left wing Aaron Davies helped Caerphilly complete their first victory of the season at Virginia Park on Sunday October 13, defeating Cilfynydd 25 – 7.It took just eight minutes…