Mourners gathered today at Eglwysilan Church, in Abertridwr, for the funeral of 34-year-old David Furness, who was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident on October 3.Mr Furness, 34, of Thomas Street, Abertridwr,…
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Senghenydd bids for historic watch
Villagers from Senghenydd will be hoping for success at an auction today as they bid on a historic watch.
Presented in 1923 to Llew Jenkins, the first rugby player from Senghenydd to be capped for Wales, the watch and chain was a gift from his fellow villagers.
The items are being auctioned later today at Bonhams in Chester and villagers have clubbed together to try and bring them back home for display by the Aber Valley Heritage Group.
Major blow for Caerphilly and Bargoed town centre plans
Ambitious plans to redevelop Caerphilly town centre and Bargoed town centre have been thrown into doubt after a bid for Welsh Assembly funding was turned down.Caerphilly County Borough Council had submitted a…
Caerphilly Council’s Tidy Towns – Tidy Places team up for award
Caerphilly County Borough Council is celebrating news that its new Tidy Towns – Tidy Places team has been shortlisted for a national environmental award.The team, which was set up last November, has…
Caerphilly company Catnic wins top marketing award
Caerphilly firm Catnic, based on the Pontypandy Industrial Estate, has won a national marketing award.
The building products was one of five winners at the Canmol: Wales Marketing Awards, organised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
Barry Jenkins, marketing manager at Catnic, said: “Winning a Canmol Award is an excellent opportunity to showcase the success of our marketing campaign and to boost Catnic’s company profile.”
Cancer Research Wales opens its first shop in Caerphilly
Cancer Research Wales has opened its first charity shop in Caerphilly.Caerphilly County Mayor John Evans officially opened the shop in Castle Court Shopping Centre, and served the first customer at its grand…
Street Pastors hit the streets of Blackwood
Blackwood town centre has welcomed its first volunteer Street Pastors to help tackle antisocial behaviour.The team of Street Pastors hit the streets of Blackwood for the first time on Friday and will…
Speedboat stolen in Blackwood
Blackwood may be a good 20 miles away from the coast but that did not stop thieves from stealing a speedboat.
The red and white speed boat and trailer were stolen from Vancouver Drive, Blackwood, on the morning of Wednesday, September 23.
Two men driving a black estate vehicle were seen taking the boat and trailer from the driveway of the owner’s home.
Calzaghe out of TV’s Strictly Come Dancing
Former world champion boxer Joe Calzaghe has been knocked out of TV’s Strictly Come Dancing.
Calzaghe and dance partner Kristina Rihanoff were beaten in the dance-off in last night’s show by actress Zoe Lucker and her partner James Jordan.
The Newbridge star said: “It’s the way it goes. It’s been a great experience.”
Caerphilly’s headteachers briefed on swine flu
Headteachers from across Caerphilly County Borough have been briefed on the dangers of swine flu and how to deal with spread of the disease.Dr Gill Richardson, the public health director for Caerphilly…