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Author: Richard Gurner

Football tournament in memory of Abertridwr’s ‘Hovis’

Wednesday, November 18, 2009Thursday, November 19, 2009

An indoor football tournament is to be held next month in memory of David Furness, a former member of staff at Caerphilly Leisure Centre.

The Dave Furness Memorial Cup has been organised by Sport Caerphilly CB in partnership with Gwent Police and Caerphilly and St Cenydd Leisure Centres.

The six-a-side tournament will run during the second and third weeks of December.

Lindsay Whittle calls for more police cash

Tuesday, November 17, 2009Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Lindsay Whittle, the leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, has called upon the Government for more policing funds.

Mr Whittle said that after meeting with Gwent Police Chief Constable Mike Giannasi the police authority had a £10 million shortfall.

Councillor Whittle said: “It’s clear that Gwent Police does not have enough funding and that is down to the Home Office.”

Former Blackwood GP honoured by local Labour Party

Tuesday, November 17, 2009Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Members of Islwyn Labour Party recently came together to recognise, Dr Dipak Ray for his dedication and commitment to the party over the years.

At a meeting in Pontllanfraith, Don Touhig MP, Irene James AM joined chair Councillor Tom Williams to present Dr Ray with a Labour Party merit award for his selfless contribution to the Labour Party.

Dr Ray has dedicated his life to promoting equal opportunities and campaigning for improvements in the NHS.

50,000 Smart Cards issued by Caerphilly Council

Tuesday, November 17, 2009Monday, November 16, 2009

A six-year-old girl has won herself and her family 12 months leisure centre membership after becoming the 50,000th person to sign up for a council “Smart Card”.Mischa Smith, from Tredegar, became the…

Major work on Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr completed

Monday, November 16, 2009Monday, November 16, 2009

Major work on the new £172.7million Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr hospital has been completed.Last week Welsh Assembly Health Minister Edwina Hart visited the site for a topping out ceremony signalling the last brick…

Lloyd Daniels beats Jamie Afro in X-Factor vote

Sunday, November 15, 2009Sunday, November 15, 2009

Treharris’s Lloyd Daniels has survived being in the bottom two once again on TV’s X-Factor.On Sunday night’s programme he was paired with Jamie Archer after the two gained the least number of…

Blackwood man remanded in custody on bomb charges

Sunday, November 15, 2009Friday, January 15, 2010

A Blackwood man has been remanded in custody charged with possessing explosive materials, an improvised gun and a terrorist document.Darren Tinklin, 24, of Waunllwyn Crescent, was arrested during a raid at his…

Wales withstand Samoa fightback

Sunday, November 15, 2009Sunday, November 15, 2009

Wales had to withstand a spirited second half display by Samoa before coming away with a nervy victory in the Invesco Perpetual Series at the Millennium Stadium.Warren Gatland’s men led 11-6 at…

Ysgol Gymraeg Penalltau officially opened

Sunday, November 15, 2009Sunday, November 15, 2009

A new £3 million Welsh language school has been officially opened.Ysgol Gymraeg Penalltau has just 20 pupils as it only opened its infant phase in September.When it is fully complete next year…

Mystery surrounds Caerphilly teacher death in Abu Dhabi

Friday, November 13, 2009Saturday, February 27, 2010

Mystery surrounds the death of a 24-year-old teacher from Caerphilly after she was found unconscious in her Abu Dhabi flat.Click here for an update to this storyEmma Jones, 24, was found in…

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