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…
Author: Richard Gurner
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…
Blackwood singer-songwriter on the road to music success
A singer-songwriter from Blackwood, signed to the Warner music label, has spent a week busking throughout Wales promoting his duo’s new single.Jon Maguire, who is one half of Lilygreen and Maguire, spent…
Second scrap metal dealer prosecuted by Caerphilly Council within a week
Another scrap metal dealer has been prosecuted and fined for not having the correct paperwork.Ashley Flew, of Heol Cae Bach, Caerphilly was initially issued with a fixed penalty notice for failing to…
Llanbradach motorcyclist killed in Severn Bridge smash
A motorcyclist from Llanbradach has been killed in an accident near the Second Severn Crossing, police have confirmed.
Trecenydd ‘NEET’ turns life around with help from Educ8 training firm
A 16-year-old from Trecenydd who left school with no job and no qualifications has turned his life around with the help of training company Educ8.Curtis James (pictured in the red cap) was…
Second weekend closure for A472 Ystrad Mynach
Update: Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced the road closure will only take place on Saturday because of the weather.A section of the A472 in Ystrad Mynach will be closed to traffic…
Police officers promise ‘zero tolerance’ on youths at Croespenmaen playing fields
Gwent Police have promised a “zero tolerance” approach to antisocial behaviour from youths hanging around Croespenmaen playing fields.Officers have said they aim to target underage drinkers through patrols around the playing fields…