Cardiff-based scaffolding company Linmar Scaffolding Ltd has been ordered to pay £7,200 in fines and costs after its scaffold at Caerphilly’s Western Industrial Estate collapsed. The scaffold collapsed outside a factory on…
Author: Richard Gurner
Learning courses available throughout Caerphilly
Ever fancied learning French or Spanish? Or what about improving your computer or art skills? There are a number of Community Education Centres throughout the Caerphilly County Borough and they have classes…
Calzaghe family open bridge named in their honour
A new £3.2 million footbridge in Newbridge town centre has been officially opened by local sporting legends Joe and Enzo Calzaghe. The undefeated former world boxing champion and his award-winning trainer father…
Caerphilly businesses urged to apply for EU money
Businesses in Caerphilly County Borough are being urged to apply to a new European funding scheme.Caerphilly County Borough Council has said the first firms that previously signed up to the Local Investment…
Police urge people to remember new number
Gwent Police are using today’s unique date – 09/09/09 – to remind people there are two ways of contacting the police. In an emergency it is still best to dial 999 while…
Caerphilly fast food boss fined over poor hygiene
The owner of a former fast food takeaway in Caerphilly town centre has been prosecuted for breaking several food hygiene laws. Mr M. Elsaouaf, the owner of the former Chico’s Chicken takeaway,…
New Tredegar man denies murder after Facebook row
A New Tredegar man accused of murdering his partner after she changed her Facebook status from married to single has told a court he had not planned to stab her. Brian Lewis,…
Caerphilly welcomes Croatian officials on fact finding tour
Government officials from Croatia are visiting Caerphilly County Borough today to learn about the area’s successful regeneration schemes. The group of 20 officials will visit projects at Tredomen Business Park near Ystrad…
Blackwood thrash Tredegar 45–7
SWALEC National League Division One East round-up (Sept 5) Defending champions Blackwood crossed the line half a dozen times in their 45 – 7 demolition of Tredegar on Saturday.Tries came from Gavin…
New peace deal for Welsh rugby
The Welsh Rugby Union and the four professional regions have signed a new participation agreement – ending more than a year of bitter rows. The two parties had been due to face…