Two Caerphilly residents have officially launched their £1 million charity fundraising drive at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay.Jamie Pritchard and Louise Kirton hope to raise the cash for charities Ty Hafan, The…
Author: Richard Gurner
30 trees blown down across Caerphilly County Borough by weather
High winds and stormy weather over the weekend saw more than 30 trees come down across Caerphilly County Borough.Caerphilly County Borough Council said staff had to respond to dozens of calls on…
New garden for Penyrheol church
A Penyrheol church’s garden has been given a makeover with help from two charities.Bethel Baptist Church members finally have a community outdoor space in which to grow vegetables and hold events thanks…
Aneurin Bevan Health Board fined £70,000 after sending medical report to wrong patient
The Aneurin Bevan Health Board has become the first NHS organisation to be fined for breaching the Data Protection Act.The health board, which covers Caerphilly County Borough, has been issued with a…
April 2012 wettest on record, according to early Met Office figures
Last month was the wettest since records began in 1910, the Met Office has reported.The early figures, which go up until April 29, will increase once data for April 30 is collated.Up…
Two appear in court over robbery at Pentwynmawr takeaway
Two men have appeared in court charged over the robbery of an Indian takeaway in Pentwynmawr.Daniel Burston, 23, of Llanarth Road, Pontllanfraith, and Kyran Peplar, 21, of Bryn House, Crumlin, are accused…
Environment Agency continues flood warning
Environment Agency Wales is continuing to warn people to remain alert for flooding as further heavy rain is forecast for Tuesday.Another band of severe rainfall is due to reach the whole of…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: April 30
A Double-Dip Recession It was depressing news that Britain has gone back into recession. Unlike the United States, where President Obama has pursued a very different economic strategy to this country, Britain…
New Chief Medical Officer for Wales
The Welsh Government has announced the new Chief Medical Officer for Wales.Dr Ruth Hussey OBE will succeed Dr Tony Jewell when he retires from the role later this year.Dr Hussey was born…
Three men arrested over armed robbery of Pentwynmawr takeaway
Three men have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery on an Indian takeaway.The Taste of India, on High Street, Pentwynmawr was raided on Sunday April 22 at about 9.50pm.Two men,…