More than 2,500 people attended Caerphilly’s River of Light lantern parade on Thursday.Children of all ages braved the cold winter night to display their homemade lanterns .Organisers said over 800 lanterns were…
Author: Richard Gurner
Caerphilly Council urges people to bin it not throw it
Enforcement Officers from Caerphilly County Borough Council have continued their fight to stop people littering.The council has teamed up with McDonald’s in Blackwood to encourage customers to dispose of their litter correctly.In…
Inquiry launched into a separate Welsh legal jurisdiction
The National Assembly for Wales’s Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee has agreed to carry out an inquiry into the establishment of a separate Welsh legal jurisdiction.They now want to hear evidence from…
Christmas message from the First Minister Carwyn Jones
It’s always difficult to sum up a whole year – the ups and downs, the triumphs and challenges. One thing is for sure, 2011 has definitely been eventful.
On a cloudy but dry day way back on Thursday 3rd March the people of Wales voted overwhelmingly to give further law-making powers to the National Assembly. It was the day an old nation came of age. The ‘Yes’ vote was not an answer to all of our problems, but it was a show of confidence in who we are and what we are capable of doing.
WRU and Regions to undertake review of professional rugby in Wales
The Welsh Rugby Union and the four Regions have agreed to take part in a financial review of professional rugby in Wales.Following joint discussions between the Scarlets, Ospreys, Cardiff Blues and Newport…
New cycle bridge for Argoed
Cyclists and walkers will soon be able to enjoy better access to the countryside when a new bridge is opened at Argoed.Construction for the new bridge started in September 2011 and is…
Wales’ smoking ban health chief to retire
The man responsible for overseeing the public smoking ban in Wales is to retire in the summer.Dr Tony Jewell has announced he will retire after six years as Chief Medical Officer (CMO)…
Rail passengers urged to have their say on Great Western
Rail passengers in South Wales are being asked for their views on how their rail services should be run, Rail Minister Theresa Villiers has announced.A consultation launched today will give passengers, local…
Young Caerphilly firefighters celebrate success
Youngsters from across Caerphilly County Borough have been celebrating their success in the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Young Firefighters Scheme.The Young Firefighters were presented with their Level 2 BTEC Award…
Street Pastors start work in Risca
Risca is the latest place in Caerphilly County Borough to welcome Street Pastors, following on from Blackwood and Caerphilly town.Street Pastors is a Church-backed initiative which works alongside the police and the…