Shane Williams will hand Wales the perfect festive present with a New Year return.
Author: Richard Gurner
Caerphilly Council to switch off street lights to save cash
Street lights are to be switched off by Caerphilly County Borough Council in a bid to save money.The council, which is led by Plaid Cymru, has said the plan will also cut…
Blackwood paedophile dies of cancer behind bars
A convicted child rapist has died behind bars from cancer, according to a prison service spokesperson.Roger Gardener, 66, formerly of High Street, Fleur-de-Lys, was jailed for 12 years in February 2008 after…
Cefn Fforest’s Dream Alliance wins Welsh Grand National
A horse born on a disused allotment next to Blackwood rugby club and owned by a group of 23 friends from Cefn Fforest has romped home to win the 60th Welsh Grand…
Blues onslaught stuns Dragons
A devastating second half onslaught which saw 39 unanswered points, gave Cardiff Blues a crushing victory over a bewildered Newport Gwent Dragons side by 42-13 at Cardiff City Stadium.The Dragons led 13-3…
Heavy snow expected across Caerphilly County Borough
Caerphilly County Borough is bracing itself for heavy snow on Tuesday and Wednesday.The Met Office has issued an early warning for heavy snow across much of south and mid Wales.It has warned…
Caerphilly finance firm named best in UK
Caerphilly-based Thomas, Carroll Independent Financial Advisers, has been named best chartered financial planning company in the country.The company won the award at the Personal Finance Society’s Chartered Awards 2009.Mark Eedy, managing director…
Girl, 16, assaulted in Maesycymmer alleyway
Gwent Police are investigating after a 16-year-old girl was assaulted in an alleyway.The attack took place between midnight and 3am on Sunday in Maesycymmer between Tabor Road and Main Road.Police have said…
Caerphilly youngsters visit European Union
A group of young people from Caerphilly County Borough’s Youth Forum and The Hub projects had the chance to grill a European Parliamentary official during a recent visit to Brussels.
The thirteen young people were invited to visit the European Parliamentary building in Brussels by Member of European Parliament Jill Evans.
The youngsters quizzed her on a series of issues that were raised at the recent Youth Forum Conference in Caerphilly County Borough.
Young Caerphilly firefighters complete training
Five firefighting youngsters have been presented with the certificates for completing basic firefighting training.Christopher Sarah, Rhys Cronin, Samuel Logan, Hywel Pedrick and Haydn Williams, who are members of the Young Firefighters’ Association,…