A Caerphilly motor trader has been taken to court and made to pay more than £2,300 for selling an unsafe vehicle to an unsuspecting customer.Gareth Rhys Collins, of St Martin’s Car Sales,…
Author: Richard Gurner
Caerphilly Council and Gwent Police commended for 50% cut in metal thefts
Gwent Police and Caerphilly County Borough Council have been recognised for their work in reducing metal theft by half.The Risca Neighbourhood Policing Team and the council’s Public Protection Team were commended in…
David Hasselhoff visits Caerphilly Castle
Baywatch and Knight Rider star David Hasselhoff was in Caerphilly town on Monday inspecting its 13th Century castle.
Drop-in Clinic for new and existing businesses heads to Risca
Caerphilly County Borough Council Business Enterprise Support and the Rural Development Teams will be heading out to provide financial support information for businesses on June 13.The road show at Tesco Extra, Risca…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s Blog: June 11
The Importance of Volunteers at the CAB The other day, I went to a Volunteers Event at Bargoed Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB). As well as a dozen or so volunteers, the new…
Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Glan Yr Afon, Rhymney
On Tuesday June 5, residents in Glan Yr Afon, Rhymney came out – despite the rain – to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.Carys-Ann Williams one of the organisers said: “We…
Flag to be raised for Armed Forces Day 2012
Caerphilly County Borough Council is to mark Armed Forces Day with a flag raising ceremony outside its offices.A short parade, led by the Royal British Legion, followed by a flag raising ceremony…
Carp deaths in Caerphilly Castle moat investigated by Environment Agency
The Environment Agency has conducted tests on the water in Caerphilly Castle moat after the deaths of more than 70 carp.Visitors to the 13th Century castle have reported spotting dead fish floating…
Rugby League match report: Whitehaven 34 South Wales Scorpions 18
Whitehaven completed the double over South Wales Scorpions at the Recreation Ground in Cumbria but had to work harder for their win than at The Gnoll earlier in the year.The last time…
50 people take part in Walk for Life in Bargoed
More than 50 people took part in a charity walk to raise cash for Kidney Wales Foundation.The ‘Walk for Life’ started on Sunday May 27 at 11am from Heolddu Leisure Centre in…