Coleg Gwent performing arts students recently visited Stratford-upon-Avon to see Roald Dahl’s Matilda – and bumped into a famous face from Harry PotterThe classic novel, featuring a young girl with special powers…
Author: Richard Gurner
Caerphilly Council snow update: December 20
The chief executive of Caerphilly County Borough Council has decided to close all corporate offices because of the continuing bad weather.Only critical council services will be operational for the rest of Monday…
Tredomen playground re-opens amid political row between Labour and Plaid Cymru
Parents and community volunteers have celebrated the re-opening of a children’s playground in Tredomen – with a war of words breaking out between Labour and Plaid Cymru.The playground was closed down last…
Caerphilly teenagers become Britain’s youngest parents at 14
Two 14-year-old schoolchildren from Caerphilly have become Britain’s youngest parents.April Webster and boyfriend Nathan Fishbourne are front page news in The Sun newspaper on Saturday after April gave birth to son Jamie.She…
Gwent Police launch mobile police stations
Gwent Police has launched a fleet of three “mobile police stations” to serve areas without a police station.The vehicles, which cost the force £180,000, were first mooted when plans to close several…
Heavy snow causes disruption across Caerphilly County Borough
Heavy snow this morning across Caerphilly County Borough has led to huge disruption on the roads and public transport.Caerphilly Mountain is closed and there is serious delay on the A470. The vast…
Specialist bike shop in Abercarn expands to take advantage of tourism
A specialist bike shop based in Abercarn has expanded to take advantage of Cwmcarn’s reputation as a top biking destination.PS Cycles have diversified their business into bike hire to capitalise on the…
Islwyn MP calls on Government to continue support for General Dynamics
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has warned that the burgeoning defence industry in south east Wales is at risk due to public spending cuts.Mr Evans said: “The defence industry is vital to the…
Forestry Commission Wales completes car park improvements at Coed Coesau Whips
Access to a south Wales woodland at the gateway to some of the most popular bridleways in the area has been made easier after Forestry Commission Wales improved the car park.Coed Coesau…
School children help “catch” speeding drivers
School children have been busy catching speeding drivers outside their school gates.Youngsters across Caerphilly County Borough have been using speed guns to measure how fast drivers have been going on roads near…