A scheme to transform Caerphilly’s former St Ilan school into a Welsh-medium school has been delayed for at least a year after funding was cut by the Welsh Government.Caerphilly County Borough Council…
Author: Richard Gurner
Diabetes UK Cymru appeals for swimming fundraisers
Diabetes UK Cymru is appealing for people to get their swimming goggles on and raise money for the charity.The health charity is appealing for people to sign up for its Swim a…
Man threatened to jump from Chartist Bridge
Chartist Bridge in Blackwood was closed for just over an hour on Monday night after a man threatened to jump from it.
Environment Agency Wales to help Caerphilly Council protect its wetlands
Wetlands areas, important for wildlife and the environment, are set to be protected further due to a new project between Caerphilly County Borough Council and Environment Agency Wales.The Government body has said…
Megaday 2011 raises £15,000 for Velindre Hospital
Organisers of Megaday 2011 have said this year’s charity music festival raised £15,000 for Velindre Hospital.More than 1,500 revellers packed out Virgina Park in Caerphilly on the weekend for the 17th two-day…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: August 29
A few weeks ago I went to an excellent concert in St. David’s Hall, Cardiff. Performing were the young people of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales (NYOW). The programme was an…
Taxi crashes in Mill Road, near Penyrheol
Mill Road near Penyrheol was closed off for a short time on Friday after a taxi was involved in a crash with another vehicle.
Man cautioned after 24-year-old man found injured in Croespenmaen
A 23-year-old man arrested after a 24-year-old man was found injured in a Croespenmaen street has been cautioned by police for common assault.The 24-year-old victim was found outside properties in Pen-y-bryn, Croespenmaen,…
Enrol at Ystrad Mynach College and Coleg Gwent
Students who have received their GCSE results can enrol at Ystrad Mynach College and Coleg Gwent to continue their education.Enrolment at Coleg Gwent is on Tuesday August 30 and Wednesday August 31…
Environment Agency Wales warning of possible flooding
Environment Agency Wales is warning people in South Wales to be prepared for possible surface flooding today (August 26).The Met Office has updated forecasts of locally intense rainfall and slow-moving heavy showers…