Almost 200 balloons were released last week by school children as part of their St David’s Day celebrations.Pupils at Ysgol Bro Sannan, in Aberbargoed, released the balloons as part of their Eisteddfod…
Author: Richard Gurner
Caerphilly engineering graduate beats almost 1,800 for coveted job
An engineering graduate from the University of Glamorgan has secured a job with one of the top 50 graduate development companies in the UK.Michael Weller, 27, a BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering…
Ynysddu cycle track washed away by landslide reopened
A cycle track washed away in a landslide has been repaired and reopened.A section of National Cycle Route 47 in Ynysddu was damaged in 2008 but thanks to a £135,000 grant from…
Gwent Police refuses to deny station closure plans
Gwent Police has refused to deny it will be closing most of its stations after Caerphilly MP Wayne David found out about the plans.The Labour politician said he learnt of the plans…
What are your M4 problems? Asks Welsh Government
Motorists are being urged to email their thoughts on the M4 as part of a public consultation by the Welsh Government.It wants to find out what improvements it can make as part…
Welsh Secretary praises former Government for bringing General Dynamics to Oakdale
Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan has praised those involved for bringing defence firm General Dynamics to Oakdale, as the company celebrates ten years in the area.Mrs Gillan made the comment…
Chickenshed theatre workshop inspires St Martin’s School drama students
GCSE Drama students from St Martin’s School, Caerphilly, have been performing their work in front of a paying audience.On February 23 and 24, a dozen Year 10 students collaborated with theatre company…
Labour councillors call for more jobs for youngsters in Caerphilly County Borough
Opposition councillors on Caerphilly County Borough Council have called for the local authority to create more job opportunities following the recent housing stock transfer ballot.Labour councillors want the authority to review its…
Trinant residents back campaign to save historic church
More than 160 residents in the Trinant area have backed a campaign to save a 102-year-old church from closure.Crumlin councillor Keith Lloyd and fellow ward councillor Vera Jenkins collected the petition, signed…
Work to begin on Bargoed Morrisons
Work on a new 56,000 sq ft Morrisons supermarket in Bargoed will begin on Monday March 12, it has been announced.Morrisons will be the anchor tenant in the retail development which will…