In a regular feature each fortnight, Caerphilly Observer is profiling a business based at the Welsh Innovation Centre for Enterprise. Welsh ICE is a hub for new businesses at Caerphilly Business Park…
Author: Richard Gurner
Cefn Fforest grandmother successfully appeals ‘Bedroom Tax’
A grandmother has become the first council tenant in Caerphilly County Borough to win a tribunal appeal against the ‘Bedroom Tax’.Karen Jenkins, 43, from Cefn Fforest, argued that a spare room in…
Bus services axed in Caerphilly County Borough – Stagecoach bus fleet in Wales to be reduced by 10% from mid-July
Bus operator Stagecoach has announced its bus fleet in Wales will be reduced by 10% from July this year.The company has said a number of services will be cut across its network…
New ITV drama to profile Tommy Cooper’s life
The life of Caerphilly-born comic magician Tommy Cooper, who died 30 years ago today from a heart attack, is to be featured in a new ITV drama.Starring Shameless actor David Threlfall, Tommy…
Appeal for information following robbery in Caerphilly town
Police are appealing for information following a robbery in Clive Street, Caerphilly town.Around 6.30pm on Thursday April 10, two men attacked a 28-year-old man at the rear of Clive Street and stole…
Caerphilly start-up RecRock set to play on in music business
In a regular feature each fortnight, Caerphilly Observer is profiling a business based at the Welsh Innovation Centre for Enterprise. Welsh ICE is a hub for new businesses at Caerphilly Business Park and is currently home to around 60 start-ups. This week we look at RecRock.
Stagecoach to cut bus services in Caerphilly
Bus firm Stagecoach has said some of its bus services in Caerphilly County Borough will be axed because of public spending cuts by the Welsh Government.Wales’ largest bus operator has announced plans…
1,000 trees for Ynysddu
Young people from Ynysddu gave their green fingers an airing last week by planting trees in an area close to their school to create a new community woodland.The tree planting event was…
Labour councillors hit back over ‘Bedroom Tax’ claims
Labour councillors have hit back over claims Caerphilly County Borough Council is not doing enough to help tenants affected by the so-called ‘Bedroom Tax’ saying campaigners were “sniping” from the sidelines.During a…
Enzo Calzaghe opens memorabilia shop in Newbridge
Boxing legend Enzo Calzaghe has opened a memorabilia shop in Newbridge to share the history of Team Calzaghe with his home town.The 65-year-old trained his 46-time undefeated world champion son Joe Calzaghe…