Caerphilly County Borough council is launching a new activity scheme for children during the summer holidays called the Holiday Zone. Launched in partnership with Children’s Space and Ystrad Mynach College, the Holiday…
Rain fails to stop Blackwood Summer Festival
The rain failed to dampen the spirits of the thousands of families who flocked to Blackwood town centre on the weekend to enjoy the special two-day Summer Festival. Children were thrilled to…
Caerphilly MP criticises UK Government on £185,000 spent on Wales Office building
Caerphilly MP Wayne David has attacked the Conservative-led UK Government for spending £185,000 on building alterations and redecoration to the Wales Office in London. The Government admitted the expenditure on Gwydyr House…
Maesycwmmer car trader prosecuted for dangerous vehicles on sale
A car trader has been prosecuted for having dangerous vehicles on sale at his premises in Maesycwmmer. Alex Adrian Barwood, trading as Bargain Basement, in Maesycwmmer, was taken to court by Caerphilly…
Police re-appeal over mystery of man, 27, found dead in road near Blackwood
UPDATE: Family tribute to man found dead in road near Blackwood Gwent Police is re-appealing for information after a 27-year-old man was found dead at the side of Penmaen Road, between Oakdale…
From Hengoed to New York – Former Ystrad Mynach student joins US Navy
A former student from Ystrad Mynach College has joined the US Navy making sure its nuclear ships and submarines are kept going. Stephanie Greig, from Hengoed, has been accepted into the Nuclear…
Review of Welsh medium education plans in Caerphilly County Borough after Welsh Government cuts spending
Ambitious plans to overhaul Welsh medium education in Caerphilly County Borough are in doubt after the Welsh Government slashed funding. Leading members of Caerphilly County Borough Council have said the plans will…
Man, 27, found dead on roadside near Blackwood
UPDATE: Police re-appeal over mystery of man, 27, found dead in road near Blackwood A 27-year-old man was found dead on the roadside during the early hours of Sunday morning. Gwent…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: July 18
One of my hardworking assistants asked me the other day what I was going to write about in my next Blog. I said that given the events of the last two weeks,…
Boredom to blame for forest and grass fires
A report into why people start forest and grass fires has found that boredom is one of the main reasons. The investigation, by Forestry Commission Wales, also found that socio-economic factor were…