Environment Agency Wales is urging people to remain vigilant for localised flooding across Wales as more heavy rainfall is forecast throughout this afternoon and into the early hours of Thursday morning.Forecasts indicate…
Author: Richard Gurner
Match report: Cross Keys RFC 12 Bedwas RFC 3
Principality Welsh Premiership, Monday January 2 2012 Match report by John Meredith and photography by Ian LovellIn their second of two ‘holiday season’ games Bedwas visited Pandy Park, Cross Keys to take…
Caerphilly Territorial Army soldier under investigation after shooting suspected Taliban bomber
A Territorial Army soldier from Caerphilly is under investigation for murder after shooting dead a suspected Taliban bomber in AfghanistanFusilier Duane Knott, 26, who is a bus driver in civilian life, said…
Two men still wanted over Caerphilly mugging near Lansbury Park
Police are still looking for two men who mugged a 21-year-old man just before Christmas.The robbery happened on Bedwas Road, Caerphilly, at approximately 11am on Friday December 23.The 21-year-old victim was walking…
Labour attacks Plaid Cymru plans for council tax freeze
Labour councillors have launched a stinging attack on their Plaid Cymru rivals over “cynical” plans to freeze council tax next year.Last month, the ruling Plaid Cymru group on Caerphilly County Borough Council…
Lindsay Whittle backs Leanne Wood’s bid to become Plaid leader
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle has backed fellow Plaid Cymru member Leanne Wood in her bid to lead the party.Former Caerphilly Council leader Mr Whittle has joined fellow Plaid AM Bethan…
Millennium Stadium becomes Cardiff’s medical hub
St John Wales volunteers will see in the New Year at the Millennium Stadium as the venue becomes a temporary medical centre to look after Cardiff’s revellers on New Year’s Eve.As thousands…
New Year Honours for Ynysddu foster couple
A couple who have dedicated the last 30 years to fostering have been awarded MBEs in the New Year Honours.Patricia Bonthron and John Bonthron, from Ynysddu, were honoured for their services to…
Appeal for information over mountain bike theft in Castle Court, Caerphilly
Gwent Police is appealing for information to trace the person pictured in this CCTV still.
More people turn to Debt Relief Orders to relieve financial strain
More people aged between 25 and 34 are turning to Debt Relief Orders (DROs) to deal with their debt problems than any other age group within the population, Insolvency Service figures show.The…