Two brothers renowned for their abusive drunken behaviour have had their Antisocial Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) extended.
Author: Richard Gurner
Number of organ transplants in Wales increases
The number of people who received organ transplants in Wales increased by 18% last year, according to new figures.According to the NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) Activity Report for 2011/12, 240 organ…
Residents urged to focus on local issues to capture democracy in action for photography competition
Residents are being urged to think local when entering a competition aimed at encouraging more people to get involved in the political process in Wales.The National Assembly for Wales’ inaugural “Democracy in…
Environment Agency warns of heavy rain over bank holiday weekend
Environment Agency Wales is urging people to be alert over the bank holiday weekend as heavy rain is forecast across the country.A band of slow-moving, heavy showers are due to affect most…
Preparations underway for Megaday 2012
Final preparations are underway for Megaday 2012 – Caerphilly’s annual charity music festival.Now in its 18th year, the annual music festival is being held on Sunday August 26. Over the years it…
University of Glamorgan appeals for memories as it prepares for centenary
The University of Glamorgan wants to hear from past students as it prepares for its centenary next year.Established in 1913 as the South Wales and Monmouthshire School of Mines, the university is…
Blackwood’s Parkview project helping people with alcohol and drugs issues
Parkview is a Gwalia supported housing project in Blackwood which offers people who are homeless and who have suffered alcohol or drugs issues in their past the opportunity to find and keep…
What varieties of tomato can be grown in the UK
Tomatoes are healthy, nutritious and tasty, and are one of the easiest fruits to grow in the garden or even on the windowsill. They come in a huge range of varieties and…
£3,800 already raised for Caerphilly County Borough Mayor’s charities
Thousands of pounds has been raised at the official launch of this year’s Mayor’s charity appeal.Each year, the new Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough Council chooses which charities will benefit from fundraising…
Fly-tipping drops by 42% in Caerphilly County Borough in a year
Instances of fly-tipping across Caerphilly County Borough have dropped by 42% in a year, according to Welsh Government figures.Caerphilly County Borough Council has reported that in the financial year 2011/12 there were…