Caerphilly town has successfully retained its Fairtrade status. A ‘Fairtrade Town’ is classed an area that has made a commitment to support Fairtrade and use products from the ethical goods range.Businesses, community groups,…
Author: Richard Gurner
Gwent Police Authority re-launches website
Residents are being asked how they would spend the budget of Gwent Police as part of a new website.Gwent Police Authority, the body in charge of Gwent Police, has re-launched its website,…
Bargoed’s Your Way Project holds community play day
More than 100 children and youngsters enjoyed a bright and sunny community play day in Gilfach near Bargoed.The Your Way Project, based in Bargoed YMCA held its third Play Day on Wednesday…
Mayor praises World Transplant Games hero from Caerphilly
A 17-year-old Caerphilly boy who won two gold medals at the World Kidney Transplant Games has been officially recognised by the Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough.Lewis Akril scored two gold medals and…
Cycling’s Tour of Britain appeals for volunteers
Volunteers are being sought for the Tour of Britain, which comes to Caerphilly next month.Ninety-six professional cyclists will make the 182km ride from Welshpoool to the top of Caerphilly Mountain on September…
The One Show’s Alex Jones to present BBC Proms in the Park at Caerphilly
The One Show presenter Alex Jones is to co-present this year’s BBC Proms in the Park being held in Caerphilly.The TV host will be joined by Only Men Aloud musical director Tim…
Blackwood couple chosen to help drive tourism in the Valleys
A couple from Blackwood have been chosen to try out and experience a host of events and activities across the Valleys this summer.Appointed as official Valleys Vacationers, Viv and Maria Watkins from…
Glamorgan University drama students perform at National Eisteddfod
Drama students from Glamorgan University have been performing at the National Eisteddfod of Wales in Wrexham.Welsh language student theatre company ‘Y Graddedigion’ (‘The Graduates’) performed a bilingual adaptation of the play Riff…
Police warning over bike thefts in Caerphilly County Borough
Gwent Police is warning residents to ensure their bikes are securely locked-up.The warning comes after three bikes worth £2,500 were taken from a house in Ystrad Mynach.The stolen bikes were a Cube…
Lottery funding boost for community projects in Bargoed and Nelson
Community projects in Bargoed and Nelson have been given thousands of pounds in grants by the Big Lottery Fund.Heol Fawr Allotments Association, in Nelson, has been given £1,855 to create a new…