A group of four Caerphilly mothers have set-up a new breastfeeding group in the town to offer support to new mums.Called Full Circle, the group was officially launched by the Mayor of…
Author: Richard Gurner
Hundreds gather to watch Christmas lights switch on in Caerphilly town
Father Christmas was joined by more than 600 visitors on the weekend as he switched on Caerphilly town’s lights.Visitors to the event, organised by Caerphilly Town Council, were abuzz with excitement as…
Caerphilly youngsters help with council’s Operation Santa appeal
School pupils have been helping to spread some festive cheer by putting together dozens of food hampers for local 16 to 20-year-olds who have recently left care.As part of Operation Santa, a…
First Bill introduced since greater Welsh law-making powers obtained
The first Bill to be introduced since the Welsh Government gained greater law-making powers following the referendum in March 2011 has been laid before the National Assembly for Wales.The Local Government Byelaws…
Shane Williams first name on the team sheet for Wales against Australia
Shane Williams was the first name on the team sheet today – as promised by Wales head coach Warren Gatland – when the side was announced to take on Australia in the…
12-year-old Ystrad Mynach boy handed ASBO by youth court
A 12-year-old boy from Ystrad Mynach has been given an ASBO due to his behaviour.Mark Humphreys, of Lisburn Road, Ystrad Mynach, was given a two-year Antisocial Behaviour Order by Cwmbran Youth Court…
Llanbradach villagers to be honoured for community work
Llanbradach villagers to be honoured for community workEight villagers are to be honoured for their community work in Llanbradach.Earlier this year the Llanbradach and Pwll-y-Pant Community Council asked for nominations for a…
Welsh First Minister: Time to change strategy on economy
First Minister Carwyn Jones has called on the UK Government to come up with a new approach to create jobs and growth in economy before it is too late.The call comes ahead…
Neil Jenkins latest to commit future to Wales rugby
Neil Jenkins is the latest coach to pledge his future to the Welsh Rugby Union, it was confirmed today.Jenkins, who has been the contracted skills coach since 2006, has now been employed…
Almost 140 car sellers warned by Caerphilly Council
The owners of 136 vehicles for sale on the sides of roads in Caerphilly County Borough have been warned by Trading Standards.Since January this year, it has been illegal to sell any…