Thieves caused commuter chaos on the Rhymney Valley line on Tuesday morning after they stole railway cabling.Three-hundred metres of cabling was stolen from track near Gilfach Fargoed train station causing signal failure.A…
Author: Richard Gurner
Wales’ first eco award scheme developed in Caerphilly for youth groups
Caerphilly County Borough Council and Bridgend County Borough Council have developed a new eco award scheme for youth groups.Launched at an event in Caerphilly recently, the scheme has been created to support…
Nelson man ordered to pay £200 for littering
A Nelson man has been prosecuted and ordered to pay £200 for dropping litter.Adrian Pitt, of Maes-yr-Onen, was taken to court by Caerphilly County Borough Council after failing to pay a Fixed…
Police appeal over graffiti in Blackwood
Police in Blackwood are appealing for information on graffiti that has been left on walls and buildings around the town.A graffiti tag has been sprayed in a number of locations and officers…
Caerphilly pupils learn about environment with Welsh Water
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…
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…