Transport charity Sustrans is urging cyclists to try out the improved Sirhowy Valley Cycle Route during this week’s National Bike Week.The Sirhowy Valley Cycle Route which is part of route 47 of…
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Politicians call to save The Queen’s Dragoon Guards
South Wales politicians have called on the Government to save The Queen’s Dragoon Guards.The battalion is thought to be under threat of being merged or axed following Government cuts to the defence…
Actor and singer Brian Hibbard dies
The well-known actor and singer Brian Hibbard has died at the age of 65 from prostate cancer, his agent has confirmed.Ebbw Vale-born Hibbard became famous as the lead singer of the Flying…
Hundreds turn out to mark Armed Forces Day 2012
Despite the rain, hundreds of people showed their support at a special flag raising ceremony on Saturday to mark Armed Forces Day.The event took place at Caerphilly County Borough Council’s headquarters Penallta…
Voters have their say on Parliamentary boundary changes
Voters have voiced their opinion to planned changes to the electoral map of Wales.The Boundary Commission for Wales has published responses to its consultation to cut the number of Welsh MPs from…
Caerphilly Business Forum and council to offer business advice on employment
Caerphilly County Borough Council and Caerphilly Business Forum are to offer a range of employment advice to businesses t a free event later this month.Taking place on June 27, the event will…
Aberbargoed Grasslands designated National Nature Reserve
A “green oasis” in the heart of Aberbargoed has become Wales’ first National Nature Reserve (NNR) in an urban setting.Aberbargoed Grasslands has been recognised for its rich biodiversity byThe Countryside Council for…
Owner of Hafodyrynys Inn fined for underage alcohol sale
The owner of a pub has been fined for allowing the sale of alcohol to a 14-year-old.Thomas John Davies, of the Hafodyrynys Inn, Hafodyrynys, was taken to court after a 14-year-old was…
Nelson security guards found working without SIA licence
Two construction site security guards were found working illegally without a valid SIA licence during an Security Industry Authority (SIA) investigation in Nelson.Both guards, and the directors of the company that deployed…
Ex-Oasis boss Alan McGee opens new internet cafe in Bedwas
Alan McGee, the man who discovered and managed Britpop legends Oasis, was in Bedwas recently – helping to open a new internet café.More than 150 people packed out Bedwas Computers, on Newport…