He’s known for his red fez, but comic Tommy Cooper’s statue in Caerphilly town had a Comic Relief red nose placed on him in a stunt to promote the charity.
Author: Richard Gurner
Oakdale cake company Just Love Food Company signs national deal with Tesco
An Oakdale company which bakes nut-free cakes has secured a deal with Tesco to supply its products nationwide.The Just Love Food Company, based at Oakdale Business Park, will this week see its…
Rugby Union: Bedwas 17 Llandovery 3
Swalec Cup Round 2, Saturday February 9, 2013. Match report and photography by Ian LovellRory Budina’s smart finish late in the first half laid the platform for Bedwas to progress to the…
Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr A&E campaigners call for local referendum
Campaigners who want a full Accident and Emergency department at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr have called on Caerphilly County Borough Council to hold a referendum on the issue.Campaign Secretary, Lisa Jones said: “We…
Caerphilly AM to sponsor Big Lottery funding surgery
Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert will be sponsoring a Big Lottery funding surgery aimed at helping local groups secure funding for projects.Following a low number of applications from Caerphilly, Mr Cuthbert is keen…
Four arrested after armed police called to Caerphilly town centre
Armed police were called to Caerphilly town centre on Friday afternoon after reports that a gang was firing an imitation gun from a car.
Community clean up in Ynysddu
Residents and a local councillor recently joined forces with Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cleaning team to spruce up a sorry-looking road near Ynysddu.Cllr Jan Jones and the group cleaned up a road…
Caerphilly student receives commendation at fashion photography awards
A Caerphilly student has been awarded the Young Fashion Photographer of the Year commendation at the Clothes Show Live 2012.Hayley Jones, 19, was awarded the prize for her image based on the…
Caerphilly County Borough third worst for ambulance response times
Only 46.5% of emergency ambulances arrived on time in Caerphilly throughout December 2012, according to Welsh Government figures.Caerphilly County Borough had the third worst rate in Wales.The target response time for emergency…
Risca Chapel saved from risk of demolition
A chapel that has stood for more than a century in the heart of Risca has been saved from being demolished