An RAF veteran diagnosed with terminal liver cancer has had his life savings wiped out – because the NHS in Wales won’t pay for his treatment.Roy Bushen, 75, and wife Sandra have…
Author: Richard Gurner
Expansion for Islwyn Community Credit Union
A credit union has expanded by opening a new collection point.Islwyn Community Credit Union will host a weekly collection point at Cwmcarn Institute and is appealing for volunteers and members to join…
Extra powers granted to Caerphilly’s Community Safety Wardens
Community Safety Wardens in Caerphilly County Borough have been given extra powers to fine people who are caught buying alcohol for youngsters.The powers were recently granted by the Chief Constable of Gwent…
Residents reminded to register for vote
Residents in Caerphilly County Borough are being urged to watch out for their household electoral registration form being delivered throughout the area from October 7.The form needs to be filled in otherwise…
Tributes paid to Cefn Hengoed collision victim
The family of an 18-year-old killed in a road traffic collision have paid tribute to him.Gerwyn Allan Osborne-Flanagan, from Cefn Hengoed, was hit by a car and killed on Hengoed Crescent, in…
Thousands attend Royal Welsh Regiment’s Bargoed parade
Thousands of residents lined the streets of Bargoed on Saturday to welcome the 1st Battalion of the Royal Welsh as they marched through the town.People of all ages applauded the troops as…
Driver arrested after 18-year-old pedestrian killed in Cefn Hengoed
A 29-year-old Cefn Hengoed man has been arrested after a teenager was killed in a traffic collision.Police are appealing for information following the fatal incident which happened in Cefn Hengoed on Saturday…
Football: Nelson Cavaliers 0 Abercynon 3
Nelson were looking to have an extended run in South Wales Intermediate Cup competition on Saturday September 21, but this came to an abrupt end when they were comprehensively beaten by their…
Smoking costs Welsh economy almost £800m a year
Smoking costs the Welsh economy almost £800 million a year, according to a report by charity ASH Wales.The report estimates that of the £790.66m lost, £302m is spent on healthcare, £288m is…
Caerphilly Plaid Cymru group hits back at Labour criticism over Wales Audit Office report.
The Plaid Cymru group on Caerphilly County Borough Council has hit back at criticism by Labour following publication of a Wales Audit Office report which highlighted “significant governance issues”.The WAO’s Annual Improvement…