An up-and-coming rugby league player from Penpedairheol has made his Super League début with Wigan Warriors.Rhodri Lloyd, 18, came off the bench and played for 40 minutes during a recent match against…
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Coleg Gwent student’s designs help Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations
A Coleg Gwent art student has used her creative skills to help produce resources for play and youth providers across Caerphilly.Crosskeys Campus fine art student, Kim Thomas, 19 from Newport, was invited…
Explore Sirhowy Valley Cycle Route for National Bike Week
Transport charity Sustrans is urging cyclists to try out the improved Sirhowy Valley Cycle Route during this week’s National Bike Week.The Sirhowy Valley Cycle Route which is part of route 47 of…
Politicians call to save The Queen’s Dragoon Guards
South Wales politicians have called on the Government to save The Queen’s Dragoon Guards.The battalion is thought to be under threat of being merged or axed following Government cuts to the defence…
Actor and singer Brian Hibbard dies
The well-known actor and singer Brian Hibbard has died at the age of 65 from prostate cancer, his agent has confirmed.Ebbw Vale-born Hibbard became famous as the lead singer of the Flying…
Hundreds turn out to mark Armed Forces Day 2012
Despite the rain, hundreds of people showed their support at a special flag raising ceremony on Saturday to mark Armed Forces Day.The event took place at Caerphilly County Borough Council’s headquarters Penallta…
Voters have their say on Parliamentary boundary changes
Voters have voiced their opinion to planned changes to the electoral map of Wales.The Boundary Commission for Wales has published responses to its consultation to cut the number of Welsh MPs from…
Caerphilly Business Forum and council to offer business advice on employment
Caerphilly County Borough Council and Caerphilly Business Forum are to offer a range of employment advice to businesses t a free event later this month.Taking place on June 27, the event will…
Aberbargoed Grasslands designated National Nature Reserve
A “green oasis” in the heart of Aberbargoed has become Wales’ first National Nature Reserve (NNR) in an urban setting.Aberbargoed Grasslands has been recognised for its rich biodiversity byThe Countryside Council for…
Owner of Hafodyrynys Inn fined for underage alcohol sale
The owner of a pub has been fined for allowing the sale of alcohol to a 14-year-old.Thomas John Davies, of the Hafodyrynys Inn, Hafodyrynys, was taken to court after a 14-year-old was…