Four people are to be hospitalised after a serious crash on the A467 between Crumlin and Newbridge.Police are appealing for witnesses following the crash, which happened this morning at, Tuesday, December 1,…
New law to increase donor rates comes into force in Wales
Wales has become the first country in the UK to introduce a “revolutionary” new system to increase the number of organ donors.From today, December 1, Wales will move to a soft opt-out…
Thousands flock to Ystrad Mynach’s Christmas fair
Thousands of visitors descended on Ystrad Mynach for their festive fair on November 21. Bedllwyn Road and Oakfield Street were filled with an abundance of food and craft stalls, offering visitors the…
Drug firm Norgine unveils new £4.5m warehouse in Hengoed
Pharmaceutical company Norgine has officially opened its new £4.5 million warehouse in Hengoed.The company currently employs around 328 full-time staff, which makes it the largest pharmaceutical employer in Wales.Meirion Richards, Site Director,…
Rugby Union: WRU aim to boost leagues
The WRU has launched a review aimed at boosting the profiles of the Principality Premiership and Championship divisions.They want to increase engagement with the leagues and get more fans out to watch…
Police continue to investigate death of 49-year-old man in Ystrad Mynach
Police are continuing to investigate the death of a 49-year-old man after his body was discovered at a house in Ystrad Mynach.Officers were called to an address at Stryd Hywel Harris, Forge…
Caerphilly town supermarket to hold defibrillator demonstration
Morrisons in Caerphilly is raising money to install a heart defibrillator at the stall.
Caerphilly students learn about gene research at St Martin’s
A-Level biology students from St Cenydd, Bedwas, Wycliffe and St Martin’s schools were treated to a genetics workshop on Friday, November 20.
Caerphilly Christmas lights get Frozen touch
Caerphilly town’s Christmas lights switch-on took place on November 20, with the help of Father Christmas and characters from Disney’s Frozen.
Boxing: Bargoed’s Lauren Price wins gold in Queens Cup
Bargoed’s Commonwealth Games bronze medal holder has won gold at the Queens Cup in Germany. Lauren Price beat Russia’s number one Darina Sandakova in the 69kg category on October 31.