Five Cardiff City FC fans charged with violent disorder are to have their cases heard at Crown Court.The five fans, all from the Caerphilly County Borough area, face the charge after a…
Author: Richard Gurner
Nominations open for Heads of the Valleys Innovation Awards
Businesses and social enterprises based in Caerphilly County Borough are being urged to put themselves forward for a prestigious award which celebrates innovation.Now in its fourth year, the Heads of the Valleys…
Visitor numbers to Cwmcarn Forest rise by third
The number of walkers in Cwmcarn Forest has rocketed by more than a third.Recent figures from the Forestry Commission Wales show a 36.1% increase in the use of walking trails with walkers…
Free Easter eggs at the Bargoed Spring Fair this Saturday
Shoppers in Bargoed town centre will be able to bag a bargain at a special Spring Fair taking place this weekend.The free event will be held at the Emporium Car Park on…
Grant boost for new Caerphilly construction firm
A Caerphilly-based construction company is celebrating after receiving a grant boost to get the business off the ground.Martyn Fear and Martin Beechey set up E and M Construction Services after being made…
Defence contract creates 200 jobs in Newbridge
A US defence firm which has a manufacturing base in Newbridge and Oakdale has secured a £4billion contract which will create 200 jobs.General Dynamics has won the Government contract to build 600…
Caerphilly young offenders raise cash for RNIB
Young offenders have been helping raising cash for the RNIB as part of their “community payback”.They have been working to distribute RNIB ‘Sooty’ collection boxes to businesses throughout Caerphilly County Borough.They’ve also…
Darts success for Barrie Bates
Bedlinog dart player Barrie Bates won his first tournament since 2006 with a narrow 6-5 defeat of Denis Ovens in Saturday’s Players Championship final.The Welshman picked up three titles and reached the…
Caerphilly Council’s housing benefit subsidy cut
People on Housing Benefit could face delays in getting their payments after the Government cut £162,000 from the annual grant it gives the council.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s subsidy in 2010-11 will be…
Warning over “free” alarm scam
Residents are being urged to watch out for a current scam from companies offering a free burglar alarm.Once somebody signs up for the alarm and its installation they are then hit with…