Waunfawr Park in Crosskeys has scooped a prestigious Green Flag Award.The park, which has bowling, cricket, football and rugby pitches as well as a multi use games area, has been praised by…
Author: Richard Gurner
Free road safety event at Ystrad Mynach
A bicycle and road safety event for children is being held next month. Organised by Gwent Police, Communities First and Caerphilly County Borough Council, the free event is being held at Penallta…
Council budget on track – for now
Caerphilly County Borough Council has underspent its budget to the tune of £660,000 so far this year – but there is still trouble ahead. A recent statement of accounts for 2008/09, which…
Big Cheese – Big Success
This year’s Big Cheese has been hailed as the most successful ever after attracting more than 70,000 visitors.Great weather on Saturday ensured the event attracted a record 40,000 visitors for the day.On…
WRU boss congratulates England for RWC 2015
Roger Lewis, the WRU chief executive, has said England’s successful bid to host the World Cup in 2015 is a fantastic opportunity for Wales. As part of England’s bid, the Millennium Stadium…
Caerphilly welcomes Italian visitors
A group of Italian council officials has visited Caerphilly to learn the secrets of successful town centre development. Nineteen town centre managers from the Tuscan region of Italy visited the town as…
McDonald’s in Blackwood to open from 6am
A fast food restaurant in Blackwood wants permission to start serving breakfast at 6am. McDonald’s, in Cliff Road, will be able to serve food between 6am and 11pm if planning permission is…
Fochriw Primary School pupils honoured
Pupils from Fochriw Primary School have had their hard work for a book competition recognised with a special visit from the Mayor.The seven pupils recently represented the Caerphilly county borough in the…
Safer buses for Caerphilly pupils
School pupils should benefit from safer and greener buses when they return to school after Caerphilly County Borough Council laid down new rules for school transport.From September pupils across the Caerphilly county…
Williams should be fit for autumn tests
Wales’ record try scorer Shane Williams should be back in action for the autumn tests after undergoing shoulder surgery.