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…
Author: Richard Gurner
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…
Caerphilly manufacturer attributes success to local workforce’s “skill & dedication”
A Caerphilly manufacturer, named as the second-fastest growing firm in Wales, has said its success is down to its workers.Direct Healthcare Services, based on Western Industrial Estate, grew by 445.3% from 2010…
Police appeal after man fails to attend court
Gwent Police is appealing for information to trace a man who failed to appear at court.Simon Jones, 33, of no fixed abode, was due to appear at Cardiff Crown Court on September…
Tommy Cooper Society’s fez sale for heart kits
Volunteers from transport charity Sustrans donned their fezzes recently to help raise money for an appeal organised by the Tommy Cooper Society.Called Tommy’s Ticker, the appeal aims to raise cash to buy…
Welsh Water works completed in Caerphilly town
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has completed the second phase of essential works in Caerphilly town centre three weeks ahead of schedule.The work, to replace a mains system along Cardiff Road, mainly took…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: October 17
Pupils Deprivation Grant Last week Plaid Cymru and the Liberal Democrats agreed a budget deal worth £100m with the Welsh Government.One of the key elements of the package was a £35m boost…
Licenced premises tested in Trading Standards visits
Officers from Gwent Police, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Caerphilly County Borough Council have been visiting selected licensed premises as part of a crackdown.Officers recently conducted unannounced visits to three…
RSPCA appeal over cat poisonings in Caerphilly
RSPCA Cymru is appealing for information after a cat owner has seen three of his animals die of poisoning in the last two months.The owner, who lives in Mill Close, Caerphilly town,…