More than 20,000 people turned out to watch this year’s magnificent firework display at Caerphilly Castle held on Saturday November 6.Set against the back drop of Caerphilly Castle the free event raised…
Author: Richard Gurner
Caerphilly Council advice on flood rights for landowners
Caerphilly County Borough Council has issued advice on flooding for residents.A spokesman said: “Over recent years, following flooding incidents, the council has received many enquiries regarding watercourses on private property.“It appears that…
Markham Pavilion transfer to rugby club agreed by council
Markham Pavilion is to be transferred to Markham Rugby Football Club on a 25 year lease, after Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet agreed the plan.Cabinet agreed to the transfer of the site…
Caerphilly wildlife tours offered by new company
A new not-for-profit tourism company is offering ecological, science-based tours around wildlife hotspots in Caerphilly County BoroughThe company, called Eco-explore, has been set up with help from Caerffili Cwm a Mynydd Tourism…
Caerphilly Council urges people to stay safe on Bonfire Night
The Safer Caerphilly Community Safety Partnership is urging residents to stay safe this Bonfire Night and attend organised firework displays.Community Safety Wardens will be patrolling the streets of Caerphilly County Borough to…
Oakdale music teacher banned for four years after shower with pupils
An Oakdale music teacher who shared a shower with some of her teenage pupils has been struck off for four years.Debbie Lloyd-Jones, head of music at Oakdale Comprehensive denied having inappropriate relationships…
Islwyn MP urges Government funding for the Ebbw Valley rail link
Labour’s Islwyn MP Chris Evans has called on the Government to provide funds to enable trains on the Ebbw Vale Line to travel to Newport as well as Cardiff.In Parliament, Mr Evans…
Bus advertising campaign to change perceptions of growing old launched
A new advertising campaign aimed at changing perceptions about age has been launched.Adverts featuring pictures of people from across Caerphilly County Borough adorn the sides of buses up and down the area.Caerphilly…
Universities Heads of the Valleys Institute launched
A £10m education scheme to get more people involved in higher education was officially launched yesterday.The Universities Heads of the Valleys Institute (UHOVI) is a partnership between University of Wales, Newport, University…
Coleg Gwent students’ sporting successes
Students at Coleg Gwent’s Crosskeys Campus have demonstrated they are more than a match for the competition after enjoying a trio of recent sporting successes in hockey, netball and swimming.Crosskeys Campus ladies…