UPDATE: New leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council electedPlaid Cymru councillors on Caerphilly County Borough Council have nominated deputy leader Allan Pritchard as the person they want to be the new leader…
Author: Richard Gurner
1,000 primary school pupils take part in Aberbargoed cross country event
Children from primary schools across Caerphilly County Borough got their running shoes on recently and took part in an annual cross country running event.Over 1,000 children from 50 of the county borough’s…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: May 23
The recent Welsh Assembly election campaign in Caerphilly brought home to me just how biased are most of the newspapers in Wales.The Western Mail (at one time known as the Coalowners’ paper)…
Plaid AM tables Assembly motion to defend Gwent Police budget
Plaid Cymru Assembly Member for South Wales East, Jocelyn Davies has tabled a Statement of Opinion at the National Assembly calling on the UK Government to ditch plans to cut the local…
Principality workers to raise cash for Wales Air Ambulance with record attempt
A Caerphilly-born darts player is hoping to break a world record to raise cash for Wales Air Ambulance.Steve Davies, 40, and work colleague Richie Williams, from Barry, are hoping to break the…
A4048 Wattsville re-opened after smash
The A4048 has re-opened after an earlier accident between a car and a recovery truck.The crash happened at about 10am outside the Nine Mile Point Industrial Estate, between Wattsville and Cwmfelinfach.The driver…
School exhibition reveals history of slavery in Rhymney Valley
School pupils from Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni have produced an exhibition exploring the Rhymney Valley’s hidden history of slavery.The exhibition which exposes the link between the Rhymney Valley and the slave trade…
Police warning after spate of Blackwood burglaries
Police in Blackwood are reminding residents to check the security of their homes following a recent spate of burglaries.During the last seven weeks, 14 homes in Blackwood have been targeted, where entry…
Motorists face summer delays because of Second Severn Crossing roadworks
Motorists using the Second Severn Crossing face long delays because of resurfacing works, UK Transport Minister Mike Penning has said.Speaking in a debate on crossing tolls on Thursday, Mr Penning said: “Work…
Parents and teenager share their fostering experiences to inspire others
A couple and a 16-year-old girl have shared their experiences about foster care to inspire others.Foster Care Fortnight runs until May 29 and Caerphilly County Borough Council is looking for more people…