Pupils across Caerphilly County Borough have today been celebrating their excellent GCSE results.61% of pupils who sat the exams this year got five GCSE passes at A* to C grade, or vocational…
Author: Richard Gurner
Political row over Ystrad Mynach Tesco planning costs
Jeff Cuthbert AM has accused Caerphilly County Borough Council of misleading residents of Ystrad Mynach about the expansion of the local Tesco store.Tesco had applied for planning permission for an extension to…
Caravans stolen from lock-up in Pontlottyn
Police are appealing for information after two caravans were stolen from the Pontlottyn area.The caravans were stolen from GBR at Capital Valley Eco Park, which is a locked caravan storage unit.The caravans…
A-Level results advice from Careers Wales
Results day can be a stressful time. For many students, it’s a day of celebration as their hard work pays off, and they can begin to put their career plans and ideas…
Caerphilly County Borough A-Level results 2010
A-level students throughout Caerphilly County Borough are celebrating their results this morning.It has been another excellent year for students in the county borough with an overall pass rate of 97.1% (Grades A…
Deputy Minister for Housing and Regeneration visits Groundwork Caerphilly’s allotment
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…
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…