SWALEC Championship outfit Ebbw Vale have been rewarded for their shock 16-11 victory over Cardiff with a home tie in the quarter-finals of the SWALEC Cup.Vale wing Polu Uhi crossed for the…
Author: Richard Gurner
Caerphilly County Borough residents reminded to lock up following spate of thefts
Residents across Caerphilly County Borough are being urged to be vigilant with their home security after a spate of break-ins. Homes and garden sheds in Blackwood, Rhymney, Risca and Ystrad Mynach have…
Gwent Police and Crime plan approved
A police and crime plan for the Gwent force area has been agreed at a meeting of the Gwent Police and Crime Panel.As part of his responsibilities, Gwent’s Police and Crime Commissioner…
Ex-soldier jailed over bogus £40,000 injury claim
An ex-soldier has been jailed for contempt of court after attempting to make a bogus £40,000 personal injury claim against Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Rugby Union: Holders Cross Keys out of the SWALEC Cup
Neath turned the tables to knock holders Cross Keys out of the SWALEC Cup at the first hurdle with a 19-12 win in a rousing clash at The Gnoll.
Lewis School Pengam is ‘in SINC’ with the community
A new project is being piloted at Lewis School Pengam this month, which will see pupils and people from the community joining together to try their hand at a number of activities.The…
Rugby Union: Wales announce 23-man squad for Italy match
Wales have announced their full 23-man squad for the RBS 6 Nations fixture against Italy on Saturday.Interim head coach Rob Howley confirmed last week that an unchanged line-up will take to the…
Cuts to welfare system will see Wales £590m worse off
The impact on Wales of the UK Government’s changes to the welfare system have been revealed in two reports published this week.The reports, commissioned by the Welsh Government, show that changes to…
Young Cwmcarn gymnasts presented with awards
The Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough Council recently presented three young, local gymnasts with the awards they won while representing Wales last year.
Caerphilly County Borough jobs scheme boosted by £372,000 funding
A Caerphilly County Borough scheme to get youngsters into employment through training has been awarded £372,000 in funding from the Welsh Government.The Caerphilly PASSPORT Programme has been developed by the Caerphilly Local…