Ex-miners and their families will gather together tomorrow to raise money for the National Mining Memorial that is due to be unveiled in Senghenydd later this year.In an afternoon of fun, food…
Author: Richard Gurner
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: June 26
Senghenydd Mining Disaster The Aber Valley Centenary Project, which is spearheading the creation of a new memorial at Senghenydd to commemorate the 1913 mining disaster and provide a National Mining Memorial, is…
Girl, 13, attacked in woods near Ystrad Mynach
A 13-year-old girl was attacked by a stranger who hit her on the head with a stick while she walked her dog.
Education Minister Leighton Andrews resigns from Welsh Government
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Eight arrested in connection with Kyle Vaughan murder investigation have bail extended
Eight people arrested as part of the murder investigation into missing Newbridge man Kyle Vaughan have had their police bail extended.
Gardening charity helping people back into work awarded £20,000
A project helping Caerphilly people with mental health problems to get back into work has been awarded £20,000.Charity Growing Space received the grant from The Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) Wales to carry…
First Caerphilly 10k hailed a success
Around 1,700 runners from across the UK descended on Caerphilly on Sunday June 23 to take part in the first Caerphilly 10k race.
Online crime could cost Welsh economy billions, warns Islwyn MP
Online crime could cost the Welsh economy billions, an MP has warned.Speaking during Cabinet Office questions in the House of Commons, Labour’s Islwyn MP Evans called on the UK Government to help…
Caerphilly Council to hold Armed Forces Day parade
Caerphilly County Borough Council is to host a short parade and flag raising ceremony to mark this year’s Armed Forces Day on Friday June 28.The short parade, led by the Royal British…
Woman, 83, has purse stolen from Blackwood amusement arcade
Gwent Police is investigating the theft of an 83-year-old women’s purse, containing £40, from the Sun Valley Amusements on Blackwood High Street on Wednesday June 19.Officers would like to speak the woman…