Negative stereotypes of youngsters and older people are being challenged in a new photographic competition.The contest aims to find pictures from across Caerphilly County Borough from that help challenge generational stereotypes.The competition…
Author: Richard Gurner
Cannabis factory raided by police in Ystrad Mynach
Police have seized 330 cannabis plants after raiding an address in Church Street, Ystrad Mynach.Officers executed a drugs warrant at approximately 10am Wednesday.As well as the plants, all at different stages of…
Caerphilly-based firm signs up to Cardiff City Supporters’ Trust
Cardiff City Supporters’ Trust has launched a corporate membership scheme targeted at businesses across South Wales.And Caerphilly-based Draig Business Services Group has become the first to sign up for membership of the…
Council houses could be given to housing association
Caerphilly County Borough Council will vote on Thursday whether or not to transfer 11,000 council houses to a housing association.The move will spell the end of council homes in Caerphilly County Borough…
International rugby referee Nigel Owens to give talk
Rugby fans are in for a treat next month as international rugby union referee Nigel Owens is set to pay a visit to Newbridge Rugby Club as part of World Book Day.The…
Police appeal after Newbridge assault
A 56-year-old man had to be taken to hospital with multiple face fractures after he was attacked by a youth.Gwent Police is appealing for information to the assault that happened 7pm on…
Caerphilly pupils help litter pick with PCSO and safety warden
School pupils in Caerphilly spent two days with their local Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) and Community Safety Wardens on a litter pick.Children from Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Caerffili collected six bags of…
WRU statement: Andy Powell
The Wales national squad management team has confirmed back row forward Andy Powell will be removed from the Welsh 35-man RBS 6 Nations squad with immediate effect.Powell was arrested by South Wales…
Home built with Crumlin-made building material up for award
A bungalow built from a recycled material made in Crumlin has been nominated for a sustainability award.The home, which has been put forward for next week’s Building Excellence Awards, was built with…
Witness appeal in Llanbradach rape investigation
Police are appealing for two witnesses to come forward who they believe could hold vital information about the rape of an 11-year-old girl in Llanbradach.The attack happened on January 4 near the…