Two Caerphilly men are to stand trial charged with the murder of Newport father Tony Singh.The body 24-year-old Mr Singh was found at his flat in Bryngwyn Road, on November 15 last…
Author: Richard Gurner
New grant available through Caerphilly Family Information Service
A new grant is available through Caerphilly Council’s Family Information Service to help community groups and clubs buy new equipment.To request an application form contact the Family Information Service on 01443 863232….
Caerphilly Council’s u-turn on park and ride charge
Caerphilly County Borough Council has decided to drop plans to charge for car parking at park and ride sites – for now.The Plaid Cymru-led executive cabinet has deferred the scheme to levy…
Coleg Gwent rugby team tackle Welsh Colleges League
With the rugby season well underway, students at Coleg Gwent’s Crosskeys Campus have hit their stride, decimating the opposition in a run of impressive wins in the Welsh Rugby Union Colleges League.Their…
Swalec staff offer volunteer help to community projects
Energy firm Swalec would like to hear from schools, community groups and charities in need of volunteer help.The company is looking to undertake community projects across south Wales which range from providing…
Ron Davies hits back at Wayne David over Commons fuel vote
Plaid Cymru’s Assembly election candidate for Caerphilly Ron Davies has accused Labour MP Wayne David of letting down the public after he abstained on a Commons vote about fuel prices.The political accusation…
Caerphilly youngsters learn important safety lessons
More than 2,000 children from Caerphilly County Borough’s primary schools are receiving important lessons in safety, crime and health at this year’s Crucial Crew events.The Crucial Crew programme educates children aged ten…
Tory candidate Meredith calls for more private sector jobs
The Conservative Assembly candidate for Caerphilly has called on the Welsh Assembly to do more to help create private sector jobs.Owen Meredith made the comments after a week of discussion with Caerphilly-based…
Mother-of-two in Trethomas car crash thanks passers-by for their help
A mother-of-two who was hospitalised with her children after a car smash has contacted thanked locals who helped in the aftermath of the accident.Julie Taylor, 31, from Newport, was travelling with her…
Caerphilly Council saves 7.2m pages of paper in three years
Caerphilly County Borough Council has saved more than 7.2million pages of paper over three years after councillors ordered staff print on both sides.The green revolution was sparked after the council brought in…