Wayne David, Labour MP for Caerphilly, has written to his Liberal Democrat General Election opponent to join Labour.He has written to Mrs Kay David (no relation) to leave the Liberal Democratic Party…
Author: Richard Gurner
4th Street Traffic release ‘As long as we beat the English’ ahead of Six Nations
Bargoed band 4th Street Traffic as released a cover version of Sterophonics track ‘As long as we beat the English’ ahead of Friday’s Six Nations clash with the old enemy.The band has…
Work to begin on £5.6m restoration of Newbridge Memo
Work is finally due to begin on a £5.6m restoration of Newbridge Memorial Hall and Institute.There had been cash flow problems with the project but Caerphilly County Borough Council has agreed to…
Wales name side for Six Nations opener against England
Wales assistant coach Rob Howley has predicted his side’s meeting with England in the RBS 6 Nations opener at the Millennium Stadium on Friday night will be “a battle of inches not…
Jewellery raid on Argos store, Caerphilly
Gwent Police is appealing for information, or witnesses to come forward, after a horde of jewellery worth tens of thousands of pounds was stolen from an Argos store.Thieves raided the catalogue store,…
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Cefn Fforest councillor suspended for two months for “bullying” behaviour
A Cefn Fforest councillor has been suspended for two months for “disrespectful and bullying behaviour”.Independent councillor Graham Simmonds was investigated by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales after two allegations of a…
Six Nations train strike called off
The Arriva Wales Trains strike by the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union, which was due to take place on Friday, has been called off after legal action.Members of the RMT were to…
Caerphilly woman, 39, charged with helping escaped prisoner
A 39-year-old woman has been charged with harbouring an escaped prisoner.On September 24 last year, convicted murderer Wyndham Richard Thomas, 33, was arrested at an address in Caerphilly town after going on…
Cancer fundraisers thanked at Blackwood’s Maes Manor hotel
Fundraisers who took part in the Valleys ‘Relay for Life’ event last year have been honoured at a presentation evening.Held recently at Blackwood’s Maes Manor hotel, the evening was organised by local…