A woman from Cefn Hengoed was forced to miss her holiday in the sun after she was arrested at Bristol Airport.Amy Thomas, 19, of Gelligaer Road, Cefn Hengoed, missed her flight after…
Author: Richard Gurner
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: August 8
Rail investment I was delighted to hear the announcement of £220m worth of funding aimed at easing congestion on the Cardiff Valleys rail network.The Network Rail investment, along with funding from the…
Rugby League: Clark proud of his South Wales Scorpions despite defeat
South Wales Scorpions coach Dave Clark was proud of his players last Sunday despite a 36-24 defeat in the Welsh derby against North Wales Crusaders.The Scorpions gave three more players their professional…
Blackwood child sex offender arrested and returned to prison
A child sex offender from Blackwood released from prison on licence has been arrested by police in Cardiff.On Friday August 3, Gwent Police issued an appeal for the whereabouts of Ross Kalies,…
Caerphilly Council rubber stamps pay rise for 3,000 workers
More than 3,000 Caerphilly County Borough Council workers will get a pay rise to earn at least £7.20 an hour – costing taxpayers an extra £500,000 a year.On Tuesday, a full meeting…
Welsh Olympic Champions join Gold Meal stamp display in Senedd
Welsh Gold medallists Geraint Thomas and Tom James have been added to the display of Royal Mail stamps, commemorating Team GB’s golden achievements in London 2012.Each time a Team GB member wins…
Horse stolen from Bargoed farm
A Welsh cob horse has been stolen from Pen Y Bank Farm, Pentwyn, Bargoed.Gwent Police has said the horse was stolen between July 29 and August 3.The horse is described as bay…
Consultation on plans to extend Blue Badge eligibility launched
Welsh Transport Minister Carl Sargeant has launched a consultation on plans for extending Blue Badge eligibility in Wales following planned changes to the UK welfare system.The consultation, which will run for three…
Hengoed workmates win £1million in EuroMillions Draw
Two work colleagues from Hengoed have scooped £1million on the Lottory EuroMillions Draw.Orangebox Furniture factory workers Chris Edwards, 48, from Pen-y-Bryn in Hengoed, and Idris Tipper, 59, from Trecenydd, only met earlier…
Parliamentary shake-up for Wales in “disarray”
A planned shake-up of Parliamentary constituencies which would see Caerphilly and Islwyn wiped from the political map were last night described as being in “disarray”.Nick Clegg, the Lib Dem leader and Deputy…