The Welsh Rugby Union has won its High Court battle with Pontypool RFC over the club’s Principality Premiership Division status.Pontypool took the WRU to court to challenge the organisation’s decision to reform…
Author: Richard Gurner
Croespenmaen Remploy factory workers will not be given false hope, says Disabilities Minister
Disabled workers at the threatened Croespenmaen Remploy factory will not be given false hope, according to the Disabilities Minister, after plans were announced to find a buyer for the plant.Islwyn MP Chris…
Cyclists offered chance to ride The Tour of Britain route in Caerphilly
Amateur cyclists will have the chance to ride the Tour of Britain route through Caerphilly when the famous cycle race comes to the county borough on September 14.The Tour Ride Wales will…
Delight for dancers at the CSSA ‘Got to Dance’ finals in Blackwood
Thirty-one dance acts from comprehensive schools across Caerphilly County Borough took part in a recent competition at Blackwood Miner’s Institute.CSSA ‘Got to Dance’ finals incorporated a Year 7 and Year 8 competition…
Half of population in Wales overweight, according to Chief Medical Officer
More than half the population of Wales are overweight, or obese, and a third do no or very little physical activity, according to Dr Tony Jewell, the Chief Medical Officer in his…
Record numbers cast their vote for Caerphilly’s Wheelbarrow Competition
This year’s annual Wheelbarrow Competition attracted over a thousand visitors to cast their vote for their favourite entry.The annual event, part of Caerphilly Flower Festival, had 18 entries this year from schools…
Blackwood construction site manager honoured with second award
A building site foreman from Blackwood has been named as one of the best in the business for the second time in four years.Paul Phillips, 32, has been selected for a Pride…
Encouraging start as Scorpions ladies Rugby League hold first training session
South Wales Scorpions launched their ladies team on Monday with the first ever taster training session in Treforest.Thirteen ladies, enough to form a team if needed, were taught the basics of Rugby…
Entrants wanted for Big Cheese race 2012
Entrants are being sought for this year’s Great Cheese Race at the Big Cheese.Organisers are looking for teams to sign up and join the opening celebrations of the weekend on the evening…
Unique skills of ex-service men and women should be used in workplace says Islwyn MP
The unique skills of ex-service men and women need to be used in the workplace, according to Islwyn MP Chris Evans.Mr Evans has backed a new Labour Party scheme which encourages companies…