The Big Cheese Festival 2012 in Caerphilly attracted 80,000 visitors over its three days according to organisers.Despite the huge number descending on the town, Gwent Police has claimed there were no reports…
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This article was written by Roy Greenslade, for guardian.co.uk on Monday 30th July 2012 09.09 UTCThe Welsh government is to review its code about council-run newspapers in the face of protests from…
Caerphilly man completes 1,000 mile coastal challenge and raises £6k for charity
A Caerphilly man has raised more than £6,000 for Cancer Research Wales by walking the entire length of the new Wales Coastal Path.Dave Quarrell, 27, took three month’s unpaid leave from his…
Bedwas housing landlord jailed for cutting off hot water and gas to tenants
A landlord who cut off the hot water and gas to his tenants has been jailed for 12 months.Paul Rees, 52, of Pandy Road, Bedwas, was found guilty of offences under the…
Plaid AM welcomes Scotland same sex marriages plan and wants to see same in Wales
Plaid Cymru’s equalities spokesman Lindsay Whittle AM has welcomed moves by the Scottish Government to allow same sex marriages – and wants to see the same done in Wales.Lindsay Whittle, AM for…
Tenants and councillors to oversee £20m housing upgrade
A joint group of councillors and council tenants will oversee housing upgrades costing £20 million.Earlier this year tenants voted for their homes to remain under the control of Caerphilly County Borough Council…
Rugby League: London Skolars 64 South Wales Scorpions 6
Both South Wales Scorpions and North Wales Crusaders will both be going into next Sunday’s big Welsh derby game at The Gnoll in Neath on the back of a defeat after the Scorpions lost 64-6 to London Skolars this Sunday.
3,000 Caerphilly Council workers to get pay rise to meet living wage
More than 3,000 Caerphilly County Borough Council workers are to get a pay rise to earn at least £7.20 an hour – costing taxpayers an extra £500,000 a year.Labour councillors, who run…
Peter’s announce new pie flavour chosen by public
Bedwas-based Peter’s Pies has announced a new flavour chosen by members of the public.An online poll was combined with views from visitors at this year’s Royal Welsh Show for cheese, ham, leek…
Organisers of Big Cheese criticised over funfair ticket giveaway for disabled children
Organisers of this year’s Big Cheese have been criticised for the way free fairground tickets for families with disabled children have been allocated.Each year Caerphilly County Borough Council hands out 400 free…