Scores of Caerphilly drivers were pulled over in a day of roadside spot-checks by Gwent Police.A total of 174 vehicles were stopped on Thursday across Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly in a joint…
Author: Richard Gurner
Forest finds rock and roll fame
Cwmcarn Forest has discovered newfound fame in a rock music video.The woodland has been used as the backdrop for the new track by south Wales band Tiger Please.The group filmed in the…
Caerphilly attractions named in Valleys top 10
Three Caerphilly attractions have been named among the best in the Valleys in a new poll.Ruperra Castle was ranked number two in the top ten revealed by The Valleys Heart and Soul…
Mums go free for Mothers’ Day event
Mums will get free entry to historic Llancaiach Fawr Manor House on Mothers’ Day.They can take part in a special day of activities at the heritage centre in Treharris on Sunday, April 3, where…
New play equipment installed at Cwmcarn Forest Drive
New children’s play equipment has been installed at Cwmcarn Forest Drive.Forestry Commission Wales, which manages the popular Cwmcarn Forest has completed a number of improvements to the play area next to the…
Bus passengers reminded of smoking ban at Blackwood station
Caerphilly County Borough Council has warned people that anyone caught smoking at Blackwood bus station could be fined.The warning comes after a number of complaints to the council’s Trading Standards team that…
Original Factory shop opens in Bargoed
The Original Factory Shop has launched its new store in Bargoed in the former Woolworths building.Colin Leggatt, marketing director of the chain, said: “The Original Factory Shop is very pleased to open…
Council bosses to jump off cliff for Comic Relief
The Chief Executive, Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough Council will take the plunge at noon today when they fling themselves from a cliff for charity.The trio will join dozens…
Half of small business will not pay business rates if Plaid win Assembly
Plaid Cymru’s Caerphilly Assembly candidate Ron Davies has welcomed plans by the party to try and support small and medium businesses with their proposed policies.The headline policy announced by Plaid Cymru leader…
Oakdale Village gains conservation area status
Oakdale Village has been officially made a conservation area, after councillors gave the initiative the green light.The village has been recognised for its special architectural and historic interest and as an area…