Gwent Police has released CCTV of the armed robbery at Ladbrokes betting shop on Commercial Street, Pontllanfraith.The robbery happened at 8.20pm on Monday October 17.Two men entered the shop armed with a…
Author: Richard Gurner
Caerphilly pupils scoop prestigious film award
A group of Caerphilly county borough youngsters are celebrating, after the film they produced and directed won awards at a prestigious awards ceremony recently.The film ‘My Dead Love’ fought off tough competition…
Match report: Pontypridd RFC 34 Bedwas RFC 26
Principality Welsh Premiership, Saturday October 22 2011. Match report and photography by Ian LovellBedwas dominated the first half and build up a fair lead only to concede a last play interception try…
Caerphilly Council welcomes new trainees
The first intake of trainees and apprentices have started work at Caerphilly County Borough Council.In this year’s budget, the council put aside almost half a million pounds to invest in providing training…
Coleg Gwent travel and tourism students introduce new uniform
A group of Coleg Gwent travel and tourism students have introduced a new uniform for their department.Last year, travel and tourism students suggested the use of uniforms to bring the group together,…
Welsh Universities and Colleges to expand into Chinese market
Wales’ ten universities have come together to offer training and expertise to the growing Chinese market in a major project.The Wales Higher Education Training Consortium has been officially unveiled by the First…
Blackwood tattoo artist needs your help for world record attempt
A Blackwood man tattoo artist is preparing to enter the record books and raise money for Cancer Research Wales.Dave Fleet will be attempting to beat the world record for the longest tattoo…
New library to open in Bargoed
A landmark building in the heart of Bargoed town centre will re-open its doors to the public on Wednesday as a library.The official opening of Hanbury Chapel will take place on Tuesday…
Singing soldier from Trethomas releases charity single for Poppy Appeal
A singing soldier from Trethomas met with the Prime Minister on Monday to help launch this year’s official Poppy Appeal Song.Lance Corporal Ryan Idzi, 26, joined band mates Sergeant Major Gary Chilton…
Public meeting called to discuss Caerphilly town roadworks
A public meeting is to be held on Friday October 28 to discuss the ongoing roadworks in Caerphilly town centre.The meeting has been called by Labour Assembly Member Jeff Cuthbert, MP Wayne…