Gwent Police have issued a warning on the dangers of illegal drug Mephedrone – widely known as “Meow Meow” – after a 15-year-old Cwmbran boy was hospitalised.The boy has now been discharged…
Author: Richard Gurner
Senedd set for Olympian and Paralympian homecoming
The public have been invited to welcome home Wales’ Olympians and Paralympians in a celebration at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay at 4.30pm on Friday, September 14.As many as 40 stars of…
Lewis Girls pupil takes bronze in Taekwondo World Championships
A Lewis Girls’ Comprehensive School pupil has been awarded a bronze medal at the recent International Taekwondo Federaton World Championships.Charlotte Nickson, 16, is a Second Degree Black Belt and has trained with…
Bargoed multiplex cinema plans get go ahead
Bargoed looks set to have a new multiplex cinema after councillors agreed plans for its development.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet agreed to move ahead with the plan and a report will now…
Caerphilly resident prosecuted for using unlicensed waste carrier
A Caerphilly resident has been prosecuted by Caerphilly County Borough Council after his household waste was found on a road in Rudry.Simon Marshall, 30, of Ludlow Street, Caerphilly, was ordered to pay…
British Empire Medal awarded to Blackwood RFC president
A rugby club president who has given 50 years service to his community has been awarded the British Empire Medal.Owen Parfitt of Pentwyn Avenue Blackwood is the first person in Gwent to…
Business seminars on offer from Caerphilly Council
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Business Enterprise Support Team is hosting a programme of seminars offering businesses the opportunity to learn vital skills to help make their business a success.The seminars will be…
Demolition of Caerphilly Miners’ Hospital completed
The demolition of Caerphilly Miners’ Hospital has been completed to make way for a housing development.The hospital closed its doors for the final time in November last year as staff and patients…
Welsh Government agrees £900,000 spend on new vehicles for Welsh Blood Service
The Welsh Government has agreed to £900,000 of funding for new replacement vehicles for the Welsh Blood Service.The money will be spent on two new six-bed mobile blood collection clinic trailers, one…
Funding available from Caerphilly Council for sports club improvements
Sports clubs are being encouraged to apply for funding for improvements and expansion from Caerphilly County Borough Council.Clubs will be selected for the Community Chest Funding by the council on the strength…