A Merthyr Tydfil man has appeared in court charged with robbery.Police officers were called to the Coral betting shop in Hanbury Road, Bargoed, at 7.45pm on Tuesday October 12 and later arrested…
Author: Richard Gurner
Bargoed rockers 4th Street traffic to play Millennium Stadium after Wales vs France
Bargoed rock band 4th Street traffic are to play Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium after the big TV screening of Wales’ historic clash against France in the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup.More than…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: There are success stories despite the economic gloom
Thank goodness for the Welsh rugby team. If it wasn’t for them we could be exposed to an endless stream of bad news stories.Greece, the Euro and our banks are in crisis…
Police promise ‘zero tolerance’ to antisocial behaviour in Cefn Fforest
Gwent Police has promised a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to antisocial behaviour at the Welfare Ground in Cefn Fforest.Officers have said they are targeting underage drinking in the area with high visibility patrols.Last…
Llanbradach car enthusiast hoping to make it to final of classic competition
A Llanbradach car enthusiast is hoping to make it through to the final of this year’s Classic Car of the Year competition.Barry Chillington, the proud owner of a stunning 1953 Bristol 401,…
Caerphilly Council housing transfer vote could be delayed
The council tenant vote on whether or not to transfer Caerphilly’s 10,980 council houses to a new social landlord could be delayed until next year.Tenants were due to vote next month to…
Rugby World Cup 2011: Team selection Wales vs France
Wales have made one change to the starting line-up which triumphed over Ireland last weekend for the 2011 Rugby World Cup semi-final clash with France at Eden Park on Saturday.Perpignan-bound James Hook…
Caerphilly’s Labour politicians put pressure on over gas roadworks
Caerphilly’s Labour politicians have called for urgent action over the disruption caused by gas main works in the town centre.AM Jeff Cuthbert and MP Wayne David have waded into the row after…
Caerphilly town traders urged to apply for compensation over lost business
Caerphilly town traders have been urged by local councillors to seek compensation after a slump in business caused by major gas roadworks.Plaid Cymru ward councillors Colin Elsbury, James Fussell and Stephen Kent…
Deadline approaching for BBC Cymru Wales Creative and Digital Media apprenticeship places
BBC Cymru Wales is looking for the Welsh creative and media talent of the future from across Wales. Only a week remains for candidates to apply to the new Apprenticeship in Creative…