The Bargoed Carnival takes place this year on June 12 at Heolddu Playing Fields, Bargoed.The event is a free family fun day and will feature live music from local bands, a funfair,…
Author: Richard Gurner
Gwent Police anti-drink drive campaign launched
Gwent Police has launched its summer crackdown on drink and drug drivers.The force will lead the month-long national campaign on behalf of the four Welsh police forces.The campaign was launched at Blackwood’s…
Caerphilly mum-to-be pledges to use green nappies
A mum-to-be has pledged to use reusable nappies instead of disposable ones for her new baby after winning a council prize.Laura Bowden, 27, from Caerphilly won a reusable nappy starter pack after entering…
Caerphilly Council to review childcare in county borough
Caerphilly County Borough Council is to carry out a major survey into the availability of childcare in the area.The council is keen to hear from as many people as possible to build…
Progress on Caerphilly Miners’ Hospital community centre
A scheme to turn Caerphilly District Miners’ Hospital into a community centre has taken a significant step forward.The Caerphilly Miners Community Centre Management Committee was set up last year with the aim…
Ex-Islwyn MP Don Touhig made a Lord
Don Touhig, the former Labour MP for Islwyn, has been made a peer.Mr Touhig, 62, of Blackwood, was was appointed to the House of Lords as a working peer on Friday.Chris Evans,…
The Valleys Heart and Soul photography competition
With the sun set to shine over the half-term break, people in South Wales are being encouraged to take their cameras with them as they head out and about on the National…
Guns 2 Roses at Blackwood Miners’ Institute
Playing together since 2002, Guns 2 Roses are the number one Guns N Roses tribute in the country. Approved by various members of Guns N Roses, they even have the original GNR…
Caerphilly AM to dispel diabetes myths
Diabetes UK Cymru and Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert are asking AMs to shout down the myths about diabetes in an event at the Welsh Assembly for Diabetes Week.The charity and Mr Cuthbert…
Woman admits hiding baby in Pengam home
A 30-year-old woman has admitted hiding her dead newborn baby in the attic of her Pengam home.Caerphilly Magistrates’ Court was told that Maxine Davies, of Cwmcarn Road, Pontywaun, hid her pregnancy from…