Businesses in Caerphilly County Borough are being urged to apply to a new European funding scheme. Caerphilly County Borough Council has said the first firms that previously signed up to the Local…
Police urge people to remember new number
Gwent Police are using today’s unique date – 09/09/09 – to remind people there are two ways of contacting the police. In an emergency it is still best to dial 999 while…
Caerphilly fast food boss fined over poor hygiene
The owner of a former fast food takeaway in Caerphilly town centre has been prosecuted for breaking several food hygiene laws. Mr M. Elsaouaf, the owner of the former Chico’s Chicken takeaway,…
New Tredegar man denies murder after Facebook row
A New Tredegar man accused of murdering his partner after she changed her Facebook status from married to single has told a court he had not planned to stab her. Brian Lewis,…
Caerphilly welcomes Croatian officials on fact finding tour
Government officials from Croatia are visiting Caerphilly County Borough today to learn about the area’s successful regeneration schemes. The group of 20 officials will visit projects at Tredomen Business Park near Ystrad…
Blackwood thrash Tredegar 45–7
SWALEC National League Division One East round-up (Sept 5) Defending champions Blackwood crossed the line half a dozen times in their 45 – 7 demolition of Tredegar on Saturday. Tries came from…
New peace deal for Welsh rugby
The Welsh Rugby Union and the four professional regions have signed a new participation agreement – ending more than a year of bitter rows. The two parties had been due to face…
Caerphilly traffic warden admits £7,336 benefit fraud
A Caerphilly traffic warden has been ordered to pay back £7,336 of disability benefit he claimed despite walking miles each day during his work. Caerphilly Magistrates’ Court was told yesterday that 57-year-old…
Calzaghe family to open bridge named in their honour
A footbridge named in honour of the Calzaghe family will be officially opened on Wednesday. The striking £3.2 million bridge is in Newbridge town centre where the legendary boxing family are from….
Bedwas seek first win against Llanelli
Following on from the opening Saturday’s visit of Neath, Bedwas once again welcome visitors from West Wales, this time in the shape of Llanelli. Looking ahead to the game, Bedwas Head Coach…