The chairman of Caerphilly Business Forum is urging local companies to get the recognition they deserve by entering themselves in the organisation’s awards.Tony Sheehan, who owns Risca-based construction firm Joyner Group, said…
Author: Richard Gurner
Bedwas man to hike 7,000 miles around coast for Velindre
A Bedwas man is to attempt to walk 7,000 miles around the British coastline to raise money for Velindre.Gareth Axenderrie, 21, will take a year off from his job at the Visit…
Illegal makeshift filling station near Newbridge closed by authorities
An illegal, makeshift filling station near Newbridge has been closed down and dismantled by HM Revenue and Customs officers.Known as a “huckster site”, the makeshift station sold illegal fuel.Alongside 17 vehicles, HMRC…
Investigation after caravan fire in Tirphil
Police are appealing for information following a fire at a caravan overnight between September 3 and in Tirphil, New Tredegar near the fishing lake.No one was injured but considerable damage was caused.Officers…
Investigation launched after 300 fish found dead in Abertridwr
Environment watchdog Natural Resources Wales has launched an investigation after 300 fish were found dead in a stream in Abertridwr.Officers were called to the Nant-y-Aber stream in Abertridwr on Friday September 6…
Views sought on future of ‘old’ Caerphilly Library building
Views are being sought on the future use of the existing Caerphilly Library building, which is due to be closed next year when the new library opens in the town.Labour councillors James…
Free training and support with QWEST
A European-funded project is offering free training to help get people back into work.QWEST, which stands for Quality, Work, Employability, Skills and Training, provides a wide range of accredited training courses designed…
Payday loan companies are “loan sharks”, says Islwyn MP
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has called on the UK Government to do more to regulate payday loan companies labelling them “loan sharks”.Speaking in a House of Commons debate on Thursday, Mr Evans…
St Ilan in Caerphilly reopens as a Welsh language school
A comprehensive school, closed since 2007, has welcomed back pupils after it was reopened as a Welsh-language school.From this month, the former St Ilan School site, off Pontygwindy Road, in Caerphilly, will…
Bus passengers pick up bill for pay rises, claim Plaid Cymru
Bus passengers are paying the price for Caerphilly Council’s pay scandal, Plaid Cymru group leader Councillor Colin Mann has claimed.Labour-run Caerphilly County Borough Council is axing bus services to save £200,000 with…