The Welsh Assembly Government’s Deputy Minister for Housing and Regeneration, Jocelyn Davies AM, donned her wellies and got her hands dirty recently when she spent the day volunteering at Groundwork Caerphilly’s Routes…
Author: Richard Gurner
Shane sets World Cup goal
Shane Williams has set his sights on impressing for a successful Wales side at the 2011 World Cup. The Ospreys flyer is targeting a third World Cup appearance having also been selected…
Body of man, 31, discovered in Bowls Inn carpark, Penyrheol
UPDATED: August 19thGwent Police has confirmed it is investigating a death in the Penyrheol area of Caerphilly.At approximately 7.45am this morning, Wednesday August 18, Gwent Police received a report that the body…
Blackwood branch celebrates Principality’s 150th birthday with community
Blackwood residents are invited to share in a slice of Principality’s 150th birthday cake at an exclusive party hosted at Principality Building Society in High Street on Wednesday August 18.Principality Building Society…
Arson attack outside Caerphilly home
Police are appealing for information after an arson attack outside an address in Churchill Park, Caerphilly.The fire was reported at approximately 2.45am on Monday, August 16. No one was injured.The fire is…
JD Wetherspoon could open in Caerphilly town centre
National pub chain JD Wetherspoon is looking at buying the former Co-Co building in Caerphilly town centre.The eyesore building, at the top end of town, is felt by many residents as a…
Renewed discussion of the Welsh-language TV network is a good thing, even if it is the result of a crisis
Police crackdown on illegal parking in Caerphilly County Borough
Gwent Police recently held a crackdown day against illegal parking – with the help of 22 new student police officers.Officers targeted areas right across the county borough, which were identified as suffering…
Police appeal after Caerphilly distraction burglary
An elderly woman had a “significant” sum of cash stolen after two bogus water board officials called at her home.Police are appealing for information about the distraction burglary that happened on Wednesday…
Wales in resounding 5-1 win over Luxembourg
Wales beat Luxembourg 5-1 at Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli, in the friendly international match.Wales began the match with new cap Steve Morison up front alongside 50 cap winner Robert Earnshaw. The team…