Community efforts are underway to restore and refurbish two of Caerphilly’s most historic workmen’s halls while a third is soon to have its official reopening.Groups behind Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall and Bedwas Workmen’s…
Appeal for information following theft of veterinary drugs in Risca
Police in Risca are appealing for information following stables and a shed being broken into on Heol Gerrig.The theft occurred some time between 5.30pm on July 14 and 9.20am on July 15.A…
Trecenydd man named as tragic Brecon Beacons reservoir swimmer
A 24-year-old man from Trecenydd has been named as one of two reservoir swimmers who died in the Brecon Beacons on Sunday.Police said Daniel Colin Clemo died while swimming in Cantref ReservoirEmergency…
Rugby Union: WRU and BBC sign autumn tests deal
Wales’ autumn international rugby matches will be broadcast live until 2018, after the WRU and the BBC signed a new agreement.The new contract stipulates that all Welsh international rugby matches in the…
Blackwood tanning shop owner fined £2,000
A Blackwood tanning shop owner has been ordered to pay almost £3,000 by magistrates after he sold a 15-year-old a tanning session.David Bryn Williams, of Blaenant Road, Nantyglo, Ebbw Vale, was convicted…
Senghenydd’s National Mining Memorial gets donations from Durham
The Welsh National Mining Memorial, which will be unveiled in Senghenydd later this year, has received support from miners in Durham.Members of the Aber Valley Heritage Group travelled to Durham for the…
Fan chronicles Cardiff City’s Premiership promotion
A book that follows Cardiff City Football Club’s road to Premier League promotion has been published by a Caerphilly man.Caerphilly local and Cardiff City Football Club Media Editor, Mark Denham, compiled and…
Rugby League: Oldham Roughyeds 52 South Wales Scorpions 22
There was no appearance for Andy Powell for South Wales Scorpions on Sunday as injuries caused the Welsh to capitulate after half-time at Oldham Roughyeds, losing 52-22 and allowing the home side to go top of Championship 1 as a result.
Man charged over Blackwood Vanilla Bar assault
Officers investigating an assault in Blackwood have charged a man from Pontypool.The incident happened at the Vanilla Bar, on High Street in Blackwood at about 1.20am on Saturday May 4.A 27-year-old man…
Hot reception for Welsh ICE opening
An enterprise centre based in Caerphilly is aiming to help create 3,000 jobs within five years.The Welsh Innovation Centre for Enterprise (ICE) marked its official opening recently with the bold statement.Since opening…