The funeral of Rhymney solider Lance Corporal Richard Scanlon, who was killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan, was held on Saturday.The service at Penuel Baptist Church in Rhymney was led by…
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Icy conditions cause of several accidents across Caerphilly County Borough
The A472 was closed due to an accident involving five vehicles – including a jackknifed lorry.The road had been blocked between the Brynmynach Avenue junction and the Heol Fawr junction – it…
Caerphilly Sunflower Ball raises thousands for Cancer Research Wales
A sell out black tie ball in Caerphilly has raised more than £3,800 for Cancer Research Wales.The Sunflower Charity Ball, organised by Caerphilly couple Dawn and Mike Evans, was held at the…
Children and families flock to lantern workshop for River of Light
People of all ages flocked to Caerphilly Leisure centre last weekend to make their own special lantern ready for this year’s River of Light Parade.The first set of free lantern-making workshops took…
Street Pastors to patrol Caerphilly town centre
A team of dedicated volunteers will be patrolling the streets of Caerphilly town centre for the first time this weekend as part of a Street Pastor scheme.Successfully introduced in Blackwood in 2009,…
Plaid AM Whittle wants ban on smoking in cars with children
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has said a law banning people from smoking in cars carrying children should be introduced.First Minister Carwyn Jones announced in July that Wales could be the first…
Five people caught with cannabis by British Transport Police
Five people were caught with cannabis during a recent operation by British Transport Police at Cardiff and Newport train stations.Officers were last week joined by a specialist dog handler and drugs dog…
Schools to fly the flag at Caerphilly Medieval Fayre
Pupils from across Caerphilly County Borough have been busy preparing special banners for display during Caerphilly town’s Medieval Christmas Fayre this weekend.Over 50 colourful medieval banners have been produced to line the…
Medieval meets Digital at Caerphilly Castle this Christmas with Market and Illuminata
Caerphilly’s Christmas Medieval Market, will be in Caerphilly town centre and Caerphilly Castle, on December 10 and 11 between 10am and 4pm.Foodies will be in their element as the Market fills the…
Penyrheol’s Bowls Inn to be turned into shops
A planning application to build three shop units on the site of the Bowls Inn, Penyrheol, has been approved by councillors.The controversial decision by the council’s planning committee on Wednesday has angered…