Tributes have been paid to an eight-year-old Blackwood boy after he was killed when the bicycle he was riding collided with a bus.Luke Matthews was riding his bike in Emlyn Terrace, Talywain,…
Author: Richard Gurner
First nut-free cakes produced at new Oakdale bakery
The first nut-free cakes at a new bakery in Blackwood came off the production line this week.The Just Love Food Cactory, in Oakdale Business Park, started its journey of creating 24,000 birthday…
Police collecting card scheme launched in Blackwood
Police in Blackwood have launched a Top Trumps-style set of cards with officers’ pictures and details on them.The new scheme is aimed at school children in a bid for them to know…
Lindsay Whittle slams Tory-proposed cuts
Lindsay Whittle, leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council and Plaid Cymru’s Elfyn Llwyd have criticised the Conservatives’ proposals for efficiency savings as another sign that the Tories are trying to deceive the…
Diabetes UK Cymru launches CD-Rom guide for schools
Health charity Diabetes UK Cymru is launching a CD-Rom guide for schools explaining diabetes and how schools can help pupils with the condition.Diabetes UK Cymru has created the animated CD-Rom to train…
Stories needed to mark 50th anniversary of Ludwigsburg twinning.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Caerphilly County Borough’s twinning with the town of Ludwigsburg in Germany.The council is looking for people with stories related to the twinning of the town…
Coleg Gwent students help clear canals
Coleg Gwent students have been getting their hands dirty helping with a restoration project.The group of independent living skills (ILS) students are taking part in the Fourteen Locks Education through Restoration Project,…
No Grand National fairytale for Dream Alliance
Dream Alliance, the horse owned by a 22-strong syndicate from Cefn Fforest, had his fairytale return to the Grand National cut short after pulling up on jump 24.The Welsh Grand National winner…
Swalec offers £400 discount on new boilers
Residents in Caerphilly County Borough can save up to £900 on a new boiler by taking advantage of two discount schemes.Energy firm Swalec is offering a £400 scrappage discount to customers when…
Caerphilly Mayor raises charity cash with silly socks
Silly socks were the order of the day at Caerphilly County Borough Council recently when council staff took part in a fundraiser for the Mayor’s Appeal.Staff donned silly and outrageous socks and…