A soldier has been found guilty of raping an 18-year-old girl student at a halls of residence at Glamorgan University.On Tuesday, Jonathan Haynes, 30, was found guilty of six counts of rape,…
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Welsh Government launches awareness campaign for carrier bag charge
In less than two months’ time Wales becomes the first UK country to introduce a charge for single use carrier bags.The Welsh Government has launched a campaign to ensure people are ready…
New textile recycling bins for Caerphilly after partnership deal
Residents will soon be able to recycle their worn out clothes after the council signed a new partnership deal.Caerphilly County Borough Council has joined forces with eight other Welsh local authorities to…
Caerphilly Wetherspoon pub to be called The Malcolm Uphill in honour of bike racer
The unopened JD Wetherspoon pub in Caerphilly has been renamed The Malcolm Uphill in honour of the Trecenydd born motorcyclist.The new pub on Cardiff Road, which is due to open its doors…
Caerphilly Mountain Snack Bar gets £300,000 revamp
Caerphilly Mountain Snack Bar is to relaunch itself later next month after a £300,000 development.Currently a wooden hut, the snack bar business will move into new purpose-built premises currently being constructed nearby.The…
Caerphilly town celebrates Fairtrade status
Caerphilly town has successfully retained its Fairtrade status. A ‘Fairtrade Town’ is classed an area that has made a commitment to support Fairtrade and use products from the ethical goods range.Businesses, community groups,…
Gwent Police Authority re-launches website
Residents are being asked how they would spend the budget of Gwent Police as part of a new website.Gwent Police Authority, the body in charge of Gwent Police, has re-launched its website,…
Bargoed’s Your Way Project holds community play day
More than 100 children and youngsters enjoyed a bright and sunny community play day in Gilfach near Bargoed.The Your Way Project, based in Bargoed YMCA held its third Play Day on Wednesday…
Mayor praises World Transplant Games hero from Caerphilly
A 17-year-old Caerphilly boy who won two gold medals at the World Kidney Transplant Games has been officially recognised by the Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough.Lewis Akril scored two gold medals and…
Cycling’s Tour of Britain appeals for volunteers
Volunteers are being sought for the Tour of Britain, which comes to Caerphilly next month.Ninety-six professional cyclists will make the 182km ride from Welshpoool to the top of Caerphilly Mountain on September…