The Welsh Government has outlined its policy of introducing presumed consent for organ donation in Wales.Wales will be the first UK country to introduce such a system, designed to increase the number…
Author: Richard Gurner
Tough draft Welsh Government budget must deliver results, says Assembly Committee
A National Assembly for Wales report has found there is little room for error in the Welsh Government’s draft budget for the next financial year.The Finance Committee, which is made up of…
Caerphilly County Borough Council agrees cash loan to Bedwas RFC
Caerphilly County Borough Council has agreed to loan Bedwas Rugby Club an undisclosed amount of money to help the rugby club.According to council papers, the rugby club now has a loan facility…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: November 7
The gas works in Cardiff Road, Caerphilly, is causing untold misery to the traders and general public of the town.It was because of our genuine concern about the situation in Cardiff Road…
Islwyn MP thanks residents for generosity in Romanian family shoebox appeal
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has thanked residents for their generosity in a Christmas shoebox appeal to the Romanian Aid Foundation.Shoeboxes filled with toys and treats have been collected from all over Islwyn…
Caerphilly Parish website a hit with visitors
A website that gives people the chance to connect directly with their parish has become a major success since it was set up last year.The Parish of Caerphilly portal – www.parishofcaerphilly.org.uk –…
Coleg Gwent sporting students set for Welsh championships
Sporting hopefuls at Coleg Gwent are gearing up for the Welsh Colleges National Championships this week.Over 100 students will represent the College at events in Cardiff and Swansea taking place between November…
Caerphilly County Borough to host 2012 Olympic Torch relay
The Olympic torch for the 2012 London games will make its way through Caerphilly on its way to the UK capital next year.Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced that the county borough…
Pictures and video from Caerphilly fireworks display 2011
More than 20,000 people attended the fireworks display at Caerphilly Castle on Saturday.Set against the back drop of Caerphilly Castle the free event raised thousands of pounds for local charity.This year the…
18-year-old killed in Risca car crash – 17-year-old driver arrested
A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after the car they were driving flipped and killed a passenger.
Gwent Police was called to the crash on Commercial Street in Risca 1.37am on Sunday morning. A Suzuki car carrying six men hit a parked vehicle.