Children’s cancer charity CLIC Sargent are looking for volunteers to help them with fundraising in Caerphilly Morrisons supermarket.
Match report: Neath RFC 27 Bedwas RFC 12
Principality Welsh Premiership, Saturday 26 November 2011. Match report and photography by Ian LovellFour first half penalty goals to give Bedwas a half-time 12 points to 8 advantage were not enough, as…
Public sector strike in Caerphilly County Borough
The majority of schools in Caerphilly County Borough are expected be closed due to industrial action on Wednesday.Wednesday will see the largest public sector strike in a generation in a protest against…
New breastfeeding support group launched in Caerphilly town
A group of four Caerphilly mothers have set-up a new breastfeeding group in the town to offer support to new mums.Called Full Circle, the group was officially launched by the Mayor of…
Hundreds gather to watch Christmas lights switch on in Caerphilly town
Father Christmas was joined by more than 600 visitors on the weekend as he switched on Caerphilly town’s lights.Visitors to the event, organised by Caerphilly Town Council, were abuzz with excitement as…
Caerphilly youngsters help with council’s Operation Santa appeal
School pupils have been helping to spread some festive cheer by putting together dozens of food hampers for local 16 to 20-year-olds who have recently left care.As part of Operation Santa, a…
First Bill introduced since greater Welsh law-making powers obtained
The first Bill to be introduced since the Welsh Government gained greater law-making powers following the referendum in March 2011 has been laid before the National Assembly for Wales.The Local Government Byelaws…
Shane Williams first name on the team sheet for Wales against Australia
Shane Williams was the first name on the team sheet today – as promised by Wales head coach Warren Gatland – when the side was announced to take on Australia in the…
12-year-old Ystrad Mynach boy handed ASBO by youth court
A 12-year-old boy from Ystrad Mynach has been given an ASBO due to his behaviour.Mark Humphreys, of Lisburn Road, Ystrad Mynach, was given a two-year Antisocial Behaviour Order by Cwmbran Youth Court…
Llanbradach villagers to be honoured for community work
Llanbradach villagers to be honoured for community workEight villagers are to be honoured for their community work in Llanbradach.Earlier this year the Llanbradach and Pwll-y-Pant Community Council asked for nominations for a…