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Author: Rhys Williams

Cefn Fforest barbershop to feature in BBC Two documentary

Thursday, February 28, 2019Thursday, February 28, 2019

Shirley Walker, who owns Shirley’s Barbershop, has been cutting hair for nearly 70 years.

Disability centre reopens garden after artificial grass theft

Thursday, February 28, 2019Thursday, February 28, 2019

TouchBase Cymru, which is based on Caerphilly Business Park and operated by charity Sense , was helped by local businesses to restore its sensory garden.

New trains to arrive on Rhymney line in May

Thursday, February 28, 2019Wednesday, November 20, 2019

New trains are set to be on the Rhymney line by May, according to the Welsh Government’s Minister for Economy and Transport, Ken Skates AM.

Ystrad Mynach still open for business during roadworks

Thursday, February 28, 2019Thursday, February 28, 2019

Business owners in Ystrad Mynach have urged customers to remember they are still open, after reporting a slump in trade brought on by roadworks.

Llanbradach residents concerned by house building plans

Thursday, February 28, 2019Tuesday, February 26, 2019

United Welsh Housing Association want to transform overgrown scrubland behind Plasturtwyn Terrace into a “high quality and sustainable” development.

Two takeaways nominated for best kebab in Wales

Wednesday, February 27, 2019Thursday, February 28, 2019

Charcoal Grill in Caerphilly town centre and Wales Kebab in Abertridwr have been nominated for the Best Kebab House in Wales category.

Man injured as van is stolen in Rhymney

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

The 24-year-old from the Bargoed area had got out of his van before the thief stole the keys from his pocket.

Blackwood Rotary make £1,000 donation towards fund for boy’s life-changing operation

Wednesday, February 27, 2019Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Two-year-old Awstin Raymond from Pontllanfraith has Spastic Diplegia, a form of cerebral palsy which affects the legs and causes symptoms like muscle stiffness and spasms.

Plans for 500-space park and ride facility in Llanbradach criticised by Plaid ward councillors

Wednesday, February 27, 2019Tuesday, March 5, 2019

The proposals are aimed at improving the existing railway station’s “totally unsuitable” ten spaces, according to a report put before Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet.

Three men arrested following reported shooting in Rhymney

Tuesday, February 26, 2019Tuesday, February 26, 2019

A 25-year-old man from the Rhymney area reported that he was shot at while walking along Phillips Walk at 10.30am.

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