A director of a Markham-based lettings agency has been jailed for 301 days after pleading guilty to a series of fraud charges.Robert Charles Symons, aged 43, of School Lane, Govilon, Abergavenny, ripped-off…
Author: Richard Gurner
Rugby League: Rochdale Hornets 42 South Wales Scorpions 12
South Wales Scorpions lost out in a hostile match at Rochdale Hornets which saw five players receive a red card.
Delays expected until Friday on Valley Lines after Cardiff landslide
Rail passengers into Cardiff using Valley Lines can expect disruption until at least Friday because of a landslide, Arriva Trains Wales says.The landslide happened on Friday August 10 between Cardiff Queen Street…
Better communication and strategic planning needed to improve wheelchair access in Wales
Better planning and communication is needed if wheelchair access in Wales is to improve, according to a report by Assembly Members.The National Assembly’s Health and Social Care Committee has made the call…
A heroes’ welcome planned for Welsh members of Team GB
First Minister Carwyn Jones has announced a homecoming event for Welsh members of Team GB.The announcement comes as the world awaits the closing ceremony of the 2012 Games where the Olympic Flame…
Ystrad Mynach College childcare student nominated for award
A Caerphilly student has been shortlisted for a national childcare student of the year award.Anthony Toye, 20, is on a shortlist of just four to win the prestigious award run by education…
Open Doors 2012 in Caerphilly County Borough
Llancaich Fawr Manor House will be just one of many historic venues across Wales taking part in the annual Open Doors programme in September.Organised by the Civic Trust for Wales and supported…
Maesycwmmer Community Council praised for summer play scheme
Maesycwmmer Community Council has been praised for funding a summer play scheme by Islwyn MP Chris Evans and Cllr Robin Woodyatt.Mr Evans and Councillor Woodyatt joined over 50 children from all over…
Rugby League: Preview of Rochdale Hornets v South Wales Scorpions
South Wales Scorpions just have pride to play for in their last three matches of the season starting with an away game against Rochdale Hornets this Sunday (kick-off 3pm).The Scorpions, following last…
Community art surrounds Caerphilly Miners’ Hospital site
Members of the Caerphilly community have created a series of eye-catching artworks to surround the old Caerphilly Miners’ Hospital building as work continues to transform it into a community centre.Almost all of…