Caerphilly’s Labour AM Jeff Cuthbert has condemned the atrocities in Norway over the weekend, saying that extremism in any shape or form is both dangerous and wrong.Sixty-eight people were killed by Anders…
Author: Richard Gurner
Mother announces show will take place in Cardiff but brothers Jermaine and Randy Jackson call it ‘inappropriate and ill-timed’
Rhymney line commuters face delays
Commuters coming home from Cardiff are facing delays tonight after a man was hit by a train at Queen Street station this afternoon.
BBC Proms in the Park tickets go on sale
Tickets for the BBC Proms in the Park 2011, being held in Caerphilly, are now on sale.Caerphilly County Borough Council, in collaboration with BBC Cymru Wales, is holding the musical extravaganza at…
New cricket machine unveiled at Risca Community Comprehensive School
Budding cricket stars of the future in Risca have been given a boost thanks to a new bowling machine.Risca Community Comprehensive School secured funding for the training machine through the Community Focused…
Historic footbridge re-opens in Deri
One of the last examples of a wooden pedestrian railway footbridge in Wales has been restored and re-opened. The Grade 2 listed Ogilvie Halt Footbridge, in Deri, has been given a new lease…
Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni pupils impress with make-up science
A group of school pupils have won a place at a science exhibition after an investigation into the world of make-up.The Year 8 students, from Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni in Fleur de…
Cost of fuel rising for emergency services
The cost of fuel for the emergency services is on the rise, according to figures released under the Freedom of Information Act.The massive increase in fuel costs faced by Gwent Police, South…
Caerphilly Miners’ Hospital development name announced
The name of the proposed housing development on the site of Caerphilly’s Miners’ Hospital has been chosen by a Caerphilly resident.Housing association United Welsh and developers Lovell have said the scheme will…
New fitness classes held in Gelligaer
Residents of Gelligaer can get in shape thanks to two new fitness classes being run in Neuadd St Catwg Community Hall.Funded by the Sports Council for Wales, the fitness classes are:A Circuits…