South Wales Scorpions head coach Dave Clark has thanked everyone at the club for what has been a testing year.The Scorpions finished ninth in Championship 1 in 2012 and while they failed…
Author: Richard Gurner
Caerphilly Council considers ban on dogs in enclosed play area
Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking public views on plans to ban dogs from enclosed children’s play areas and multi-use games areas.The local authority is currently carrying out a public consultation regarding…
David Jones named as new Welsh Secretary in Cabinet reshuffle
Clwyd West MP David Jones has been named as Cheryl Gillan’s successor in the role of Welsh Secretary.Mr Jones takes over from Mrs Gillan after her two years in the role and…
Warren Gatland named Lions coach
Wales’ national coach Warren Gatland has been named as the head coach for the 2013 British and Irish Lions tour to Australia.The rour represents the 125 year anniversary of the Lions and…
Former Woolworths in Bargoed to be converted to council offices
The former Woolworths building in Bargoed is to be be turned into office space for council workers.Cabinet members of Caerphilly County Borough Council have agreed to spend £500,000 to convert the lower…
Former Plaid council leader Whittle accuses authority of snubbing mining history in row over chairs
A political row has erupted at Caerphilly County Borough Council over two wooden chairs.
Plaid Cymru’s former Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle has accused the Labour-run authority of snubbing the area’s former miners after two wooden chairs were removed from the leader’s office.
Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan loses job in reshuffle
Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan has said she will be replaced in the post in the UK Government’s Cabinet reshuffle.
New Chief Medical Officer starts work
The Chief Medical Officer for Wales has taken up her new role.Dr Ruth Hussey has succeeded Dr Tony Jewell who retired in August.The Chief Medical Officer provides independent professional advice and guidance…
Support available for black and ethnic minorities in Caerphilly County Borough
Vulnerable people from black and ethnic minority communities are being offered help and support through charity BAWSO.The support services include assistance and advice on: domestic violence and other forms of abuse, housing…
Caerphilly physiotherapist working with Paralympians
A physiotherapist from Caerphilly is helping athletes at this year’s Paralympic Games stay in tip-top condition.Father-of-two Nikki McLaughlin, who runs Baseline Physiotherapy on Caerphilly Business Park, specialises in musculoskeletal sports injuries. During…