Councillors are to meet on Tuesday to approve £2 million of funding to repair Caerphilly County Borough’s roads and pavements.Members of the council cabinet will consider whether or not to spend the…
Author: Richard Gurner
Cavendish confirmed for Tour of Britain
Tour de France Green Jersey winner Mark Cavendish has confirmed he will be taking part in this year’s Tour of Britain – which comes to Caerphilly on September 14.The cycling star tweeted:…
Former Caerphilly Council leader against local government ‘reorganisation’
Plaid Cymru South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle has urged local authorities in Wales to stand up against what he describes as ‘back door’ reorganisation by the Welsh Government.Local Government Minister Carl…
Rugby World Cup: Wales not afraid of Springboks’ challenge
Wales Head Coach Warren Gatland has declared he will pick the strongest team he can to take on the mighty Springboks in the opening Pool D encounter at Rugby World Cup 2011…
Warm welcome for Wales in New Zealand
The Wales Rugby World Cup squad received an impressive welcome when they landed in New Zealand on Friday, immediately greeted with the impromptu sounds of ‘Land of My Fathers’ as they moved…
Arriva Trains Wales announces cut price fares for over 55s
Train company Arriva Trains Wales has announced the return of £18 returns for people aged over 55 to anywhere on its network.The scheme, called Club 55, will be available from September 4…
Brace’s Bread sponsors Blackwood RFC junior teams
Rising stars of Blackwood RFC have been given a financial boost by Crumlin based Brace’s Bakery.The family-owned firm’s logo will appear on the shorts of the Under 7s and Under 8s teams…
Bedwas hockey tournament raises £700 for Help for Heroes
A charity hockey tournament has raised £700 to help wounded armed forces veterans.Bev Rogers, Sports Development Officer for Caerphilly County Borough Council, was inspired by her love of hockey and her son…
No cold calling zone introduced in Springfield
Cold calling has been banned in two streets in Springfield, near Pontllanfraith, to ward off bogus callers.More than 100 properties on Elim Way and Chapel Close are covered by the No Cold…
Bargoed motorists warned over illegal parking
Gwent Police has issued a warning to drivers in Bargoed to park legally after a recent crackdown.Over the last two months officers have handed out 45 fixed penalties of £30 fines and…