Gwent Police, alongside the three other Welsh police forces, has launched their annual anti drink drive campaign.During last year’s month-long campaign, 40,264 motorists were tested with 578 returning either positive results or…
Author: Richard Gurner
Assembly Members want light rail network for the valleys
The possibility of a high-speed rapid transport system for the valleys is to be discussed by Assembly Members next week.Several politicians, including Plaid Cymru South Wales East AMs Lindsay Whittle and Jocelyn…
River of Light Parades in Blackwood and Caerphilly for 2011
Festive lantern parades will be taking place in Caerphilly and Blackwood during Christmas 2011.Spectacular lanterns will be paraded through the streets, as families, community groups and organisations turn out in force to…
Gwent Police help Oakdale primary school to put on a show
School children from Rhiw-Syr-Dafydd Primary School, in Oakdale, put on a show stopping theatre production on Wednesday, with a little help from the police.A group of 16 children, between the ages of…
Wesley Methodist Church awarded £180,000 grant from Welsh Government
A historic Caerphilly Methodist church dating from 1930 has been awarded a £180,000 grant from the Welsh Government.Wesley Methodist Church in Caerphilly successfully applied for £178,522 of Community Facilities and Activities Programme…
Maescywmmer Primary School welcome Islwyn MP to Tudor assembly
Young historians at Maescywmmer Primary School recently welcomed Islwyn MP Chris Evans to learn about Henry VIII at a special Tudors themed assembly. Parents and visitors to the school were treated to…
Welsh Government to eradicate child poverty in Wales by 2020
First Minister Carwyn Jones will reiterate his Welsh Government’s commitment to eradicate child poverty in Wales by 2020 at a conference today.Mr Jones will be speaking at the Eurochild conference in Cardiff,…
1,200 name petition on Welsh Language education in Caerphilly County Borough handed to Assembly
A petition signed by more than 1,200 people calling for more Welsh medium education money in Caerphilly County Borough has been handed to the Assembly.The petition was presented to the petitions committee…
Pontllanfraith nursery’s stolen equipment replaced by bakery
A nursery which had its bikes, scooters and flags stolen during a summer break-in, has received a £500 donation from a local firm.Family bakery Brace’s, based in Crumlin, has replaced the play…
Caerphilly man prosecuted for selling counterfeit goods on eBay
A Caerphilly man has been prosecuted by Trading Standards after he was caught selling fake goods through online auction website eBay.Leighton Davies of Gwaun Hyfred, Caerphilly, was prosecuted for supplying counterfeit items…