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Author: Richard Gurner

Bedwas-based optical lens manufacturer named overall winner of Caerphilly Business Forum Awards 2018

Tuesday, November 27, 2018Thursday, November 29, 2018

Lenstec, based in Bedwas, was also named Large Business of the Year in addition to winning the Premier Award.

Pwllypant roundabout roadworks cost Captiva Spa £200,000 in lost revenue

Tuesday, November 27, 2018Thursday, November 29, 2018

The owner of Captiva Spa owner, Dr Sarah Bruton, said her business had been able to absorb the loss of revenue and not lose staff by using company reserves.

Islwyn Credit Union celebrates 20 years this month

Friday, November 23, 2018Friday, November 23, 2018

Islwyn Credit Union, based in Wesley Road car park, Blackwood, began offering affordable and practical financial services two decades ago and in that time has lent more than £2.8 million through 3,700 loans.

Could Caerphilly be ready for its own soapbox challenge?

Tuesday, October 30, 2018Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Efforts are being made by a dedicated group of volunteers to get Caerphilly town on the sporting map – with a soapbox race.

Gwent Police apologises after email blunder

Wednesday, October 24, 2018Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Gwent Police has apologised after revealing the email addresses of residents who took part in a recent survey.

Commuters evacuated at Caerphilly after suspected train fire

Thursday, October 11, 2018Thursday, October 11, 2018

Commuters were evacuated from a busy train as it left Caerphilly railway station when the driver spotted smoke coming from underneath it.

Caerphilly town police station set to close to the public (again)

Tuesday, October 9, 2018Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Caerphilly town’s ‘new’ police station is to close just over a year since it was opened to the public, Caerphilly Observer understands.

“Disgusting and disrespectful” – World War One centenary figures damaged in Bargoed

Monday, October 8, 2018

Two World War One commemorative figures in Bargoed have been damaged by thoughtless vandals.

Manufacturing firm in Bedwas opens new factory extension as it celebrates 50 years

Tuesday, October 2, 2018Monday, October 1, 2018

A firm which develops and manufactures technology to separate and sort different material is expanding its European headquarters in Bedwas.

Nant Llesg opencast coal mine plan rejected on appeal

Thursday, September 20, 2018Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Controversial plans to build an opencast mine at the top of the Rhymney Valley have finally been rejected by the Planning Inspectorate – almost three years after developers lodged their appeal.

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