There wasn’t quite 1,000 in attendance for Caerphilly town’s world record attempt of most number of cyclists in a line, but plenty still enjoyed the launch of the Welsh stage of the…
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Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: August 15
I write this after just having returned from the recall of Parliament to discuss the appalling ‘disorder’ which we saw on the streets of London and other English cities.The debate which took…
Roadworks due to begin at M4/A470 Coryton junction 32
A £1m road improvement scheme at the M4 Junction 32 Coryton Interchange is due to start on September 5.The works are expected to take 12 weeks and should be completed before Christmas.The…
Eight arrests by Gwent Police over social media riot rumour
Gwent Police has made a total of eight arrests in connection with spreading riot rumours on the internet.The arrests have taken place since Wednesday.A 25-year-old man from Newport has been arrested on…
First Minister pays tribute to people who kept Wales safe
The First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones has thanked the people who have kept Wales safe in recent days.Mr Jones said: “I would like to pay tribute to those police officers, youth…
Christina Aguilera to play Cardiff’s Michael Jackson tribute concert
Big name music acts have been announced for the Michael Jackson tribute concert, being held at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium on October 8.The first artists to be announced include Christina Aguilera, singer Cee…
Gwent Police arrest third man over internet riot rumours
UPDDATE: Two further arrests by Gwent Police over social media riot rumourA third man in the Gwent Police area has been arrested in connection with spreading riot rumours via social media.Thursday’s arrest…
Temporary closure of Trehir Civic Amenity site
The Trehir Civic Amenity Site in Llanbradach will be closed for two days later this month for an inspection and for essential maintenance to be carried out on its access bridge.The site…
Council ‘overwhelmed’ by response to Caerphilly world record attempt
Caerphilly County Borough Counci has said it has been overwhelmed by the response for its world record attempt on Monday.The local authority, in celebration of this year’s Tour of Britain cycle race…
Winning competition design for Aberbargoed Primary School pupil
Pupils from Ysgol Bro Sannan and Aberbargoed Primary have design a new adventure hero character to help visitors to nature reserve.The children took part in a competition to promote the Grasslands Project…