Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert supporting Sport Wales’ latest appeal for more volunteers to pitch in at their local sports club during Volunteers’ Week, which runs until June 7.Mr Cuthbert said: “Everyone has…
Author: Richard Gurner
Wales 28-31 Barbarians
Wales suffered a last-minute heart-break after the Barbarians snatched a victory from the jaws of defeat.Warren Gatland’s men took an early lead in the 130 anniversary match thanks to George North’s third…
Nelson Skate/BMX Jam
If you are looking for somewhere to showcase your skating and BMX skills, why not come along to the Nelson Skate/BMX Jam event later this month?The Nelson Village Partnership, together with Caerphilly…
Second Severn Crossing resurfacing work postponed
Resurfacing and waterproofing work due to take place between June 9 and July 14 on the M4 Second Severn Crossing have been postponed until September.Severn River Crossing Plc (SRC), who operates and…
Gwent’s health board is creating a network with seven other local public sector organisations to share data and online systems
Caerphilly Council tenants invited to view showhomes ahead of vote on housing transfer
Council tenants in Caerphilly County Borough have been invited to see what the future could hold if they voted to have their homes transferred to a housing association.Later this year, council tenants…
Civic double for sisters as Penyrheol councillor elected Deputy Mayor
When Margaret Sargent was installed as Deputy Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough it marked a family civic double.For the Penyrheol ward councillor was following in the footsteps of her sister Anne Collins,…
Troubled owner of Caerphilly County Borough care homes to withhold rent
The owner of several care homes in Caerphilly County Borough which lost £300 million in six months is to withhold rent in a bid to stay in business.Last week the future of…
Gavin Henson says he is ‘in the last-chance saloon’ as he prepares to start for Wales for the first time in two years
Motorists face drink drive summer crackdown by police
Motorists have been warned not to drink and drive as the four Welsh police forces launch their summer crackdown.Throughout the month-long campaign officers across Wales will be stopping motorists more frequently to…