Budding rural businesses in Caerphilly County Borough have received nearly £150,000 in European Union and Welsh Government grants.Under the latest Wales Rural Development Plan scheme, which started last year, eleven separate projects…
Temporary one-way system in Ystrad Mynach beginning January 26
A temporary one-way system will be introduced along Commercial Street in Ystrad Mynach on Thursday January 26 as part of the ongoing highway improvements taking place in the area.Commercial Street will be…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: January 23
Valleys Rugby The other day, my friend and colleague Owen Smith, the MP for Pontypridd, called a meeting to talk about the future of rugby in the valleys. The meeting was attended…
Match report: Llandovery RFC 16 Bedwas RFC 12
Principality Welsh Premiership, Saturday January 21 2012 Match report by John Meredith and photography by Ian LovellA storming second half by Bedwas was not quite enough to gain victory over table topping…
Caerphilly men caught poaching on River Rhymney
Two men from Caerphilly have been caught fishing out of season on the River Rhymney by Environment Agency Wales officers.The men, a 22-year-old and a 49-year-old, were caught near Draethen, at around…
Staff, shoppers and politicians alike fear for Welsh jobs after Cardiff-based retailer’s collapse into administration
Caerphilly and Bedwas residents reminded to lock doors and windows
Gwent Police is reminding residents to check the security of their homes, sheds and garages following a recent spate of burglaries.Since the beginning of January 2012, 13 properties in the Bedwas and…
Macmillan keen to sign up volunteers for new cancer support scheme
Staff from cancer support charity Macmillan had a busy day on Thursday signing up volunteers for a new scheme.The charity is working alongside Blackwood-based CancerCareLine to help those affected by cancer with…
Mountain bikers sign deal for Caerphilly dirt track
The future of a woodland mountain bike dirt jump offering an adrenaline rush for beginners and experts has been secured.The Van Road Trails Group (VRTG), made up of local biking enthusiasts, has…
Bedwas High School art on display in House of Commons
Artwork from pupils at Bedwas High School is being exhibited in a display at the House of Commons.The exhibition is part of the Send My Sister to School campaign to support girls’…