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…
Author: Richard Gurner
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…
Minute silence for Gary Speed ahead of Wales v Australia rugby match
A minute silence will be held in the Millennium Stadium before the Dove Men Challenge, Wales versus Australia rugby international on Saturday as a tribute to Gary Speed who died tragically at…
Bargoed betting shop robber jailed
A 34-year-old man from Merthyr Tydfil has been jailed for five-and-half years after he robbed a betting shop.Anton Jones, of Gurnos Road, admitted robbing the Coral betting shop on Hanbury Road, Bargoed…
Abercarn Primary School celebrates ‘Eco School’ status
Pupils from Abercarn Primary School recently celebrated their school’s ‘Eco’ status with a green party.The school has been awarded a prestigious Green Flag for the school’s environmentally-friendly activities.Abercarn Primary School’s Eco Committee…
Reaction to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
George Osbourne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, told Britain that it should expect more pain and job losses in Tuesday’s Autumn Statement. But he announced that Wales is to get an extra £216m…
Volunteers needed for Caerphilly CLIC Sargent charity collection
Children’s cancer charity CLIC Sargent are looking for volunteers to help them with fundraising in Caerphilly Morrisons supermarket.
Match report: Neath RFC 27 Bedwas RFC 12
Principality Welsh Premiership, Saturday 26 November 2011. Match report and photography by Ian LovellFour first half penalty goals to give Bedwas a half-time 12 points to 8 advantage were not enough, as…
Public sector strike in Caerphilly County Borough
The majority of schools in Caerphilly County Borough are expected be closed due to industrial action on Wednesday.Wednesday will see the largest public sector strike in a generation in a protest against…