Environment Agency Wales is urging people to remain alert this weekend as further heavy rainfall is forecast from Saturday night through to Monday morning. After a relatively dry day on Saturday, heavy…
Author: Richard Gurner
Police set up surgery at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
Police have set up a series of surgeries at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr for people to discuss their crime concerns.The surgeries will be held by PCSOs for the Ystrad Mynach area Gareth Coombes…
Islwyn MP says microchipping is not enough to stop dangerous dogs
Microchipping puppies does not do enough to address the problem of dangerous dogs, Islwyn MP Chris Evans has said.The UK Government has announced plans that puppies will be microchipped at the point…
Caerphilly man sets off on 10,000km charity bike ride to Istanbul
A Welsh Assembly worker from Caerphilly has begun a 10,000 kilometre cycle ride to Istanbul for charity.John Chick set off on his mammoth bike ride from Cardiff to Turkey and back last…
RSPCA investigates after six foxes found in Risca shot dead
The RSPCA is investigating after the bodies of six foxes shot dead were found in Risca.Four of the animals, who were found left in individual bags, were headless and a couple were…
Tour of Britain cycle race to return to Caerphilly in 2012
The 2012 Tour of Britain cycle race is to return to Caerphilly.The tour will take place between the September 9 and 16. Caerphilly will form part of stage six being held on…
Coleg Gwent students impress with table tennis
Sporting students from Coleg Gwent powered their way to the top of the table at the British Colleges Sports National Championships, scooping one silver and one bronze medal in the table tennis…
Caerphilly woman prosecuted for fly-tipping
A Caerphilly woman has been prosecuted by the council for fly-tipping.Penelope Beaumont, of Wedgewood Court, Caerphilly, was taken to court for allowing an unknown person to dispose of her waste.The waste was…
Caerphilly Labour group state key election aims
The Labour group on Caerphilly County Borough Council has outlined some its policies ahead of next week’s election. Councillor Harry Andrews, leader of the group, said: “Welsh Labour’s focus in these elections…
Wales too good for England and Northern Ireland in BUCS football tournament
Wales University Football team has secured its best result for eight years in the 2012 British Universities and College Sport Home Nations football competition.Wins against England and Northern Irreland saw Wales clinch…