Cardiff Devils beat Nottingham Panthers 4-1 in their first home match of the season at Cardiff on Sunday.The Devils had fallen to a 6-1 defeat in Nottingham 24 hours earlier and were…
Councillor’s concern over deprivation levels in Lansbury Park, Caerphilly
A councillor who represents one of the most deprived areas in Wales has spoken of her concern.Councillor Lynne Hughes, who represents the St James ward, spoke out after the publication of the…
Rugby World Cup: Wales will respect but not fear South Africa
Wales team manager Alan Phillips has declared that while his team respects South Africa the Springboks hold no fear for them as opponents.
Bargoed and Ystrad Mynach rail ticket offices could close
Ticket offices at Ystrad Mynach and Bargoed train stations have been recommended for closure by a UK Government report into cost-savings for the rail industry.The two station offices are among 23 across…
200 cans and bottles confiscated from underage drinkers in Rhymney
More than 200 cans and bottles of booze have been seized off underage drinkers in the Rhymney area.The four-week summer operation by Gwent Police and Caerphilly County Borough Council has been hailed…
Caerphilly Council to consider spending extra £2million on road and pavement repairs
Councillors are to meet on Tuesday to approve £2 million of funding to repair Caerphilly County Borough’s roads and pavements.Members of the council cabinet will consider whether or not to spend the…
Cavendish confirmed for Tour of Britain
Tour de France Green Jersey winner Mark Cavendish has confirmed he will be taking part in this year’s Tour of Britain – which comes to Caerphilly on September 14.The cycling star tweeted:…
Former Caerphilly Council leader against local government ‘reorganisation’
Plaid Cymru South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle has urged local authorities in Wales to stand up against what he describes as ‘back door’ reorganisation by the Welsh Government.Local Government Minister Carl…
Rugby World Cup: Wales not afraid of Springboks’ challenge
Wales Head Coach Warren Gatland has declared he will pick the strongest team he can to take on the mighty Springboks in the opening Pool D encounter at Rugby World Cup 2011…
Warm welcome for Wales in New Zealand
The Wales Rugby World Cup squad received an impressive welcome when they landed in New Zealand on Friday, immediately greeted with the impromptu sounds of ‘Land of My Fathers’ as they moved…