A memorial to a teenager who died suddenly last year is to be unveiled on the weekend.Jack Thomas, from Oakdale, was just 15 when he passed away in February 2012. Friends, families…
Author: Richard Gurner
All Wales summer anti drink drive campaign 2013 launched
The four Welsh police forces have launched their joint summer drink drive campaign for 2013.Police claim that during the summer months, with an increase in parties and barbecues, instances of drink driving…
Bedwas apprentice cements first place at Welsh bricklaying competition
A Bedwas construction apprentice has won a Welsh bricklaying competition, beating opposition from finalists across the country.
Caerphilly credit union Smart Money signs deal to expand services
A Caerphilly-based credit union is one of five across Wales to sign a multimillion pound UK Government contract.Smart Money, based in the town’s Windsor Street, has joined Bridgend Lifesavers, Gateway Credit Union…
Charity Action on Smoking and Health calls for ban on glossy tobacco marketing
Public health charity Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) in Wales has called for a ban on glossy tobacco marketing aimed at teenage girls.ASH used World No Tobacco Day on Friday May…
Help improve Caerphilly Council services
Residents are being offered the chance to win £250 by telling the council what they think of its services.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s biennial Household Survey is currently being sent out to 10,000…
MP to launch Islwyn Work Experience Programme
A new scheme offering work experience to jobless youngsters is to launch this week.Islwyn MP Chris Evans has teamed up with firms to launch the Islwyn Work Experience Programme – the first…
CCTV footage shows man running in front of train at Crosskeys station
British Transport Police (BTP) have condemned the actions of a man who crossed station tracks and ran in front of a train in a bid to catch it.Officers have released CCTV footage…
Ambulance response times target missed in Caerphilly
Ambulance response time targets have been missed again in Caerphilly County Borough, latest statistics reveal.
Lions Australia trip for Caerphilly lottery millionaire and friends
A Caerphilly lottery winner has treated himself and two friends to a £6,600 trip down under to watch the British and Irish Lions on tour.