Principality Building Society staff from Caerphilly have teamed up with Macmillan Cancer Support to raise tens of thousands of pounds for people affected by cancer in Wales.Caerphilly branch, in the Twyn, will…
Author: Richard Gurner
Man jailed for rape of Llanbradach girl, 11
A 19-year-old paedophile has been jailed indefinitely after he admitted raping an 11-year-old girl.Joseph Rees, of Llantwit Fardre, Pontypridd, attacked the girl in Llanbradach Park, near the library, on Monday January 4…
Caerphilly’s Got Talent 2010 audition dates
Inspired by the ITV hit TV show Britain’s Got Talent, Caerphilly’s Got Talent is the biggest talent search to be staged in Caerphilly County Borough.Now in its third year – could you…
Plaid’s Ieuan Wyn Jones & Lindsay Whittle call for “fairer” business rates
Plaid Cymru leader Ieuan Wyn Jones has been campaigning alongside Caerphilly candidate Lindsay Whittle in the town.The pair have called for the current business rates system to be scrapped and replaced by…
Elderly woman falls victim to distraction burglary in Nelson
Gwent Police is appealing for information after an elderly lady was the victim of a distraction burglary in Nelson.On Tuesday April 13 a man claiming to need change of a £20 note…
Crosskeys man supported by Caerphilly Council to set up business
A Crosskeys man has realised a burning ambition to set up his own business after being made redundant.Gareth Larcombe, a family man living in Pontywaun, used his redundancy money to retrain as…
Tom Jones has 47-year ban from Fochriw Social Club lifted
Sir Tom Jones has had a 47-year ban from a social club lifted after he was accused of stealing a chicken.In 1963 Tommy Scott, as he was known then, and The Senators…
South Wales Police & Gwent Police merge legal departments
Gwent Police has merged its legal department with neighbouring force South Wales Police to save cash.The new legal unit, which came into force last week, has come under the lead of Gareth…
Cefn Hengoed couple targeted with burglar alarm scam
A Caerphilly County Borough couple who fell victim to a nationwide scam are warning others to be on their guard.Peter and Grace MacDonald, Cefn Hengoed, agreed to the installation of a burglar…
Police community drop-in day, Pengam
Residents of Fairview, Pengam, are invited to attend a community drop-in day on Thursday April 22.People of all ages are welcome to attend the Community House on Clos Ceirw between 10am and…