Almost £100,000 was paid to benefits claimants by Jobcentre Plus for failings in its service in the South Wales Valleys region – which includes Caerphilly and Bargoed.The pay-outs, over the last two…
Author: Richard Gurner
Caerphilly teacher died after drinking cleaning fluid
A 24-year-old Caerphilly teacher working in Abu Dhabi died after mistakenly drinking cleaning fluid.The Cardiff inquest into the death of Emma Jones was told the teacher had her clothes and passport ready…
Blackwood man jailed three years for bomb making
A Blackwood man has been jailed for three years for making explosive devices at his home.Darren Tinklin, 24, of Waunllwyn Crescent, previously admitted two charges of making explosives, including black powder and…
Morrisons supermarket planned for Bargoed
Supermarket giant Morrisons could be opening in Bargoed as part of the town’s major redevelopment.The joint announcement by Caerphilly County Borough Council, Morrisons and developer Simons is a huge boost to the…
Caerphilly youngsters coached by Cardiff City FC
Youngsters from Caerphilly County Borough brushed up on their football skills last week, thanks to a series of football workshop sessions from coaches at Cardiff City FC.The young people aged between seven…
Cefn Fforest garage boss guilty of Health and Safety breaches
A garage owner been ordered to pay prosecution costs of £14,000 after being convicted of a string of health and safety offences.Gerwyn Brian Charles Evans, who owns Park Service Station, in Bedwellty…
Fairtrade Fortnight in Caerphilly County Borough
Fairtrade Fortnight has begun and a host of events are being held across Caerphilly County Borough to promote the ethical initiative.A special Fairtrade Coffee Break will take place at Penallta House council…
Wales make five changes for France match
Wales have made five changes, one positional, to the starting line-up who defeated Scotland at the Millennium Stadium nine days ago for the RBS 6 Nations visit of France to the Cardiff…
Peel called into Wales squad
Dwayne Peel has been called into Wales’ RBS 6 Nations squad preparing for Friday night’s clash with France at the Millennium Stadium (kick-off 8pm).The Sale Sharks scrum half proved his fitness after…
Boy, 15, arrested after Newbridge Londis attack
A 15 year-old Newbridge boy has been arrested in connection with an attack on a 56-year-old man outside a Londis shop.The boy was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of grievous bodily harm…