Caerphilly County Borough Council took more than 1,800 calls from confused residents on the first day of new bin collections.On Monday fortnightly rubbish collections started throughout the county borough in a bid…
Author: Richard Gurner
Ponty set for top of the table clash with Cardiff
Just two weeks after Ponty faced up to Swansea in a similar scenario, the Premiership fixture list has thrown up another first versus second tie which once more underlines the competitive nature of the division.
Neath centre reaches milestone
Centre Stephen Thomas reaches the 100-appearance milestone for third-placed Neath when they visit Parc-y-Scarlets to play Llanelli (kick off 2.30pm) on Saturday.
Scarlets U16s on top of the pile
The Scarlets under 16s edged past the Ospreys to stay on top of the pile in the WRU Age Grade Championship.
Councillors back new Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Hospital
Councillors have grilled health chiefs on the development of the new Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Hospital, near Ystrad Mynach.Members of Caerphilly County Borough Council met a panel from the Aneurin Bevan Local Health…
Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 43
In this week’s Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast we concentrate on a landmark occasion for the future of the game in Wales, the opening of the National Centre of Excellence.
Council assures Bargoed traders after bid rejection
Caerphilly County Borough Council has assured traders in Bargoed it is still working to try and get a major regeneration scheme off the ground – despite being turned down for Welsh Assembly cash.
The council had submitted a bid to the Welsh Assembly Government for funding through the Strategic Capital Investment Fund (SCIF) but the bid was turned last week.
The council is working with developer Simons to get a major supermarket on board that will help regenerate the town centre.
Samoan date for birthday boy Dylan
Dylan Blackey was part of a double celebration for his Dad when he was born at 9.02pm on 1 October, 1999.
Galthié joins Pumas’ coaching panel
Pumas coach Santiago Phelan has recruited former French World Cup captain and IRB World Player of the Year Fabien Galthie into his back room team for the three Test European tour next month.
Gough named as Ospreys captain
The Ospreys have handed Ian Gough the captain’s armband for the Magners League meeting with Glasgow on Friday evening.