Valleys Rugby The other day, my friend and colleague Owen Smith, the MP for Pontypridd, called a meeting to talk about the future of rugby in the valleys. The meeting was attended…
Author: Richard Gurner
Match report: Llandovery RFC 16 Bedwas RFC 12
Principality Welsh Premiership, Saturday January 21 2012 Match report by John Meredith and photography by Ian LovellA storming second half by Bedwas was not quite enough to gain victory over table topping…
Caerphilly men caught poaching on River Rhymney
Two men from Caerphilly have been caught fishing out of season on the River Rhymney by Environment Agency Wales officers.The men, a 22-year-old and a 49-year-old, were caught near Draethen, at around…
Staff, shoppers and politicians alike fear for Welsh jobs after Cardiff-based retailer’s collapse into administration
Caerphilly and Bedwas residents reminded to lock doors and windows
Gwent Police is reminding residents to check the security of their homes, sheds and garages following a recent spate of burglaries.Since the beginning of January 2012, 13 properties in the Bedwas and…
Macmillan keen to sign up volunteers for new cancer support scheme
Staff from cancer support charity Macmillan had a busy day on Thursday signing up volunteers for a new scheme.The charity is working alongside Blackwood-based CancerCareLine to help those affected by cancer with…
Mountain bikers sign deal for Caerphilly dirt track
The future of a woodland mountain bike dirt jump offering an adrenaline rush for beginners and experts has been secured.The Van Road Trails Group (VRTG), made up of local biking enthusiasts, has…
Bedwas High School art on display in House of Commons
Artwork from pupils at Bedwas High School is being exhibited in a display at the House of Commons.The exhibition is part of the Send My Sister to School campaign to support girls’…
Trading Standards warn of Microsoft phone scam
Trading Standards has issued a warning to residents to be on their guard against phone scammers after a Newbridge woman was targeted.Nicola Taylor was contacted by someone claiming to be from Microsoft…
6,000 motorists tested by Gwent Police in Christmas drink drive campaign
Gwent Police breathalysed 6,000 motorists during its Christmas drink drive crackdown.The four week campaign ran from December 1 2011 to January 1 2012.Across Wales, 27, 744 breath tests were administered resulting in…