Children from Cwrt Rawlin Primary School in Caerphilly have been learning about the environment in special workshops organised by utility company Welsh Water.Pupils attended an event organised by Welsh Water at the…
Author: Richard Gurner
Six schools in Caerphilly County Borough praised for PE
Six Caerphilly County Borough schools have been commended for their work in PE this year.Ynysddu Primary, White Rose Primary, Deri Primary, Greenhill Primary and St Helens Primary School, along with St Cenydd…
Shed burglary in Rhymney
Officers in Rhymney are appealing for information following a shed being broken into on Carno Street on the afternoon of Friday March 16.Items stolen from the insecure shed included Karcher domestic pressure…
Arriva Trains Wales: “Buy ticket or get £1,000 fine”
Valley Lines operator Arriva Trains Wales is warning passengers to buy a ticket before getting on its train or risk a £1,000 fine.The train company has launched a campaign urging passengers to…
8,000 honour Grand Slam Wales at Senedd
More than 8,000 fans welcomed Warren Gatland’s Grand Slam heroes at a special reception in the Senedd on Monday evening.The Welsh Government organised the event to congratulate the winning Wales squad and…
“Thousands of youngsters” could train with Caerphilly Council
Thousands of apprenticeships and training places for youngsters in Caerphilly County Borough could be created, according to a senior Plaid Cymru councillor.Councillor James Fussell, cabinet member for human resources, said the success…
Caerphilly Council proposes ban on dogs in playgrounds
Caerphilly County Borough Council is to introduce a dog ban in children’s playgrounds.The local authority is planning to introduce dog control orders in 122 enclosed children’s play areas and multi-use games areas.Rob…
Police appeal after Range Rover stolen in Rudry
Police in Caerphilly are appealing for information after a White Range Rover Sport Estate was stolen from an address in Rudry at 5.15am on Monday March 12.Gwent Police said it is known…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: March 19
Most people don’t realise that so-far less than 30% of the Conservative-led Government’s cuts have been implemented. To date, most of the cuts have only caused minimal concern and hardship. This is…
Route for Olympic Torch in Caerphilly town announced
The Olympic Torch route through Caerphilly town for this summer’s games has been announced.Residents from across the county borough are being encouraged to come along and share in the excitement of the…