A unique group offering support to people who are newly diagnosed with Hepatitis C has been launched in Caerphilly.The scheme, the first of its kind in South East Wales, is a new…
Author: Richard Gurner
Caerphilly Castle to fly the Breton flag
History will be made when The Breton flag flies alongside the Red Dragon from the main towers of Caerphilly Castle next weekend. This will be the first time this has happened and…
Monster in Caerphilly Castle moat causes a stir
Is it a dragon? A sea serpent? Or even the Loch Ness Monster?Whatever it is, this monster has got Caerphilly town talking after it made an appearance in the moat surrounding Caerphilly…
Tenovus charity shop manager thanks Caerphilly town for its support
The manager of Caerphilly town’s Tenovus shop has thanked the town for its efforts in supporting the charity.Jenni West, manager of the Cardiff Road shop, said: “Our aim is clear – to…
Plaid AM quizzes First Minister over children’s rights
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has raised concerns about the needs of young carers in Wales with First Minister Carwyn Jones during questions at the Senedd last week.The South Wales East AM,…
Caerphilly’s tax credit claimants reminded of deadline by HMRC
Caerphilly County Borough’s 19,600 tax credit claimants have until July 31 to renew their claims, HM Revenue and Customs has warned.HMRC has issued a reminder to claiments that if they do not…
Abertridwr dog owner fined for fouling offence
A woman from Abertridwr has been ordered to pay a total of £210, after allowing her dog to foul in the street.Amanda Roberts, 28, of Edward Terrace, Abertridwr, was handed a fine…
Welsh challenge expands in British and Irish Cup
British and Irish Cup runners-up Cross Keys will kick-off their 2012/13 campaign with a trip to Kingston Park to face Dean Richards’ former Aviva Premiership outfit Newcastle Falcons.Keys were beaten by Munster…
Caerphilly Council recruits new Community Safety Warden
The Community Safety team at Caerphilly County Borough Council has recruited a new Community Safety Warden.Jenna Baldwin has been recruited by the council to join its team of wardens who act as…
PHS Datashred wins recycling award
A division of Caerphilly-based firm PHS has scooped a prestigious recycling award.PHS Datashred, which securely destroys sensitive documents for companies, picked up the award for ‘Fleet Initiative of the Year’ at the…