A convicted murderer released from jail on licence has been handed a whole life sentence after he was found guilty of a second murder.David Cook, 65, of Tan Y Bryn, Rhymney, denied…
Author: Richard Gurner
Peter’s Pies taster has tongue insured for £1m
A taster at Bedwas-based Peter’s Pies has had his expert taste buds insured for £1 million.Peter’s Chief Pieologist David Jackson is responsible for developing new products and flavours in the firm’s top-secret…
Residents oppose Bargain Booze store for Castle View
Residents have opposed plans to open an off licence near a school in Castle View, Caerphilly.Bargain Booze wants to open a branch at a soon-to-be-vacant unit on Castle View Shopping Centre, once…
More needs to be done to protect children from sun, according to Assembly committee
A National Assembly for Wales committee has said more needs to be done to protect children from excessive exposure to the sun.An inquiry by the Assembly’s Children and Young People Committee found…
Speak to a million to raise a million charity drive gets Cardiff Bay launch
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…
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…