Archive for 2009
YouTube success for Gwent Police road crash film
A hard-hitting film by Gwent Police warning of the dangers of texting on a mobile while driving has had more than a million views on YouTube. |
Caerphilly woman with swine flu dies
A 55-year-old Caerphilly woman has become the first person in Wales to die with swine flu. The unnamed woman was first admitted to the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport on August 2 and was later transferred to an intensive care unit in Cardiff The Welsh Assembly Government has confirmed the woman from Caerphilly county borough died on Saturday following circulatory complications. |
Kiwi Tito backs Wales to end All-Blacks win drought
Cardiff Blues captain Paul Tito reckons Wales can beat New Zealand for the first time in 56 years this autumn Wales open their campaign on November 7 with a mouth-watering clash against the All Blacks at the Millennium Stadium. |
Caerphilly A-level students make the grade
A-level students in Caerphilly county borough have been praised for their hard work after pass rates hit record levels. |
Fly-tipping at Rhymney industrial estate investigated
An investigation has been launched by Environment Agency officials and council staff after two lorry loads of waste were dumped on an industrial estate. |
Caerphilly Flower Festival participants rewarded for hard work
This year’s Caerphilly Flower Festival was a huge success and the churches and local groups that helped make it so have been rewarded for their support. |
Caerphilly town redevelopment needs £6million funding
Caerphilly County Borough Council has applied for £6million of funding from the Welsh Assembly Government so that it can redevelop the top of Caerphilly town centre. |
Community garden named as one of the best in the UK
The Oakdale and Penmaen Community Partnership has been presented a prestigious award for developing an impressive green space in the heart of their community. |
Nightmare neighbour banned from Graig-Y-Rhacca
A nuisance neighbour has been evicted from her home and banned from a housing estate because of her behaviour. |
Picture of historic Royal visit to Caerphilly presented to council
An historic photograph of King George V taken during his visit to Caerphilly in 1912 has been presented to Caerphilly County Borough Council. |
