Thousands of people helped to celebrate National Play Day by attending a special event at Morgan Jones Park in Caerphilly.The special day, held on August 7, was attended by Deputy Minister for…
Author: Richard Gurner
Senghenydd mother battles debilitating condition and starts business
A devoted mother struck down by a debilitating illness has vowed to fight on by starting her own business.Senghenydd resident Hannah Hill, 49, had to sell the cleaning firm she owned when…
Pengam ward PACT meeting
Gwent Police is holding a meeting to discuss local crime issues for the Pengam ward.The PACT meeting will take place at the Institute, High Street, Fleur-de-Lis on September 11 at 6pm.It is…
Bailiff threatened to change locks of Bargoed woman’s home over council tax
A bailiff sent by Caerphilly County Borough Council to collect a council tax debt threatened to change the locks of a Bargoed woman’s home if she did not pay up.The unnamed mother…
Wiggins and Cavendish get set for Caerphilly
Last year’s Tour de France winner and Olympic gold medallist Sir Bradley Wiggins will be competing in the 2013 Tour of Britain with former Sky team mate Mark Cavendish.The two cyclists are…
Police appeal after Caerphilly car theft
Police would like to speak to these two men (pictured above) in connection with the theft of a vehicle from outside the Spar Store, in Mill Road, Caerphilly town.The theft took place…
Youngsters take part in Mornington Meadows litter pick
More than 30 youngsters from the Van Summer Playscheme, in Caerphilly town, recently took part in a litter pick. The youngsters worked alongside Caerphilly County Borough Council to clear their local area…
GCSE results 2013: Pass rate improves in Caerphilly County Borough
The overall GCSE pass rate for Caerphilly County Borough students was 98.6%, compared with 98.1% last year.The slight increase means the county borough pass rate is only just behind the Welsh national…
Historic body Cadw invests £260,000 in Caerphilly Castle
A £260,000 investment to improve the visitor experience at Caerphilly Castle has been completed.
Metal theft in Machen
A business consultant has said he has been forced to sleep in the house he is building to deter metal thieves.Paul Cottrel, from Machen, is currently building a house on Ffwrwm Road….