Villagers in Senghenydd have been invited to take part in the production of a new short film.As part of a project by S4C and BBC Wales, production company It’s My Shout will…
Author: Richard Gurner
Heolddu Leisure Centre recognised for quality
Heolddu Leisure Centre has been recognised for it quality of service for the 14th year running.The centre is the only one in Caerphilly County Borough to have the QUEST Quality Award, which…
Cefn Hengoed Ladies Choir raise £200 for charity
Cefn Hengoed Ladies Choir successfully raised £200 for charity during a recent concert at Llancaiach Fawr Manor House.The money raised has been split equally between the charities Ty Hafan and Helping Hands,…
New Tredegar welcomes innovative new sports facility
A new state-of-the-art indoor training pitch has bee unveiled at New Tredegar Leisure Centre.
Striking statue chosen for National Mining Memorial at Senghenydd
A bronze statue depicting a ‘Miners Rescue’ has been chosen for the National Mining Memorial at Senghenydd.The statue, designed by sculptor Les Johnson, was chosen following a community vote depicts a rescue…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: May 15
South Wales East AM and Penyrheol ward councillor Lindsay Whittle gives his take on the latest news.
Unemployment in Wales falls by 6,000
Unemployment in Wales has fallen by 6,000 according to latest figures from the the Office for National Statistics.
Rugby League: Gateshead Thunder 16 South Wales Scorpions 28
South Wales Scorpions got their third win in four games in the north-east on Sunday, but credit must be given to an improving Gateshead Thunder side who gave them a few scares and made the Welsh fight all the way for their 28-16 victory.
£19,000 worth of cigarettes and tobacco stolen from Risca petrol station
An estimated £19,000 worth of cigarettes and tobacco were stolen during a burglary at Tesco Petrol Station in Risca.
Woman punched in face during Pontllanfraith attack
Gwent Police is appealing for information to an assault that took place between 11pm and 11.30pm on Saturday May 11 in Pontllanfraith.A woman was walking along the lane between Gelli Groes and…