In his regular column for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Business Forum’s chair Tony Sheehan highlights two Caerphilly firms featured in the Fast Growth 50.
Author: Richard Gurner
Judges should have the right to stop televised trials says Islwyn MP
Judges should have the right to stop televised trials to prevent sensationalising justice, Islwyn MP Chris Evans has argued.The UK Government is currently considering whether to allow some sentencing in English and…
Rugby Union: Newport RFC 25 Bedwas RFC 26
Principality Welsh Premiership, Wednesday, September 19, 2012. Match report and photography by Ian LovellA very late converted Jack Dixon try won a dramatic, hard-fought game for Bedwas.Bedwas started on the front foot…
Police investigate reports of suspicious vehicle in Caerphilly
Gwent Police is investigating reports of a suspicious vehicle in the Caerphilly town area.
Man, 30, arrested in connection with Real Crisp factory arson in Crumlin
A 30-year-old man from Abertillery has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a blaze at a Crumlin crisp factory.Workers at the Real Crisp factory on the Pen y Fan Industrial Estate…
Council plans new park on site of former Markham Colliery
The former site of Markham Colliery is to be turned into a new country park, Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced.This week members of the council’s cabinet approved a report on the…
Investigation launched after 100 fish found dead in Senghenydd
Environment Agency Wales is appealing to the public for information after more than 100 fish were found dead at Nant Cwm Parc near Commercial Street, Senghenydd.This follows information from a member of…
Library to reopen in Aberbargoed
Labour councillors have decided to reopen a library closed under Plaid Cymru, with opposition councillors questioning the cost.Cabinet members last week decided to approve plans to modernise the library at Pant Street…
Witness appeal after A469 accident near Llanbradach
Gwent Police is appealing for witnesses following a hit and run.A 65-year-old motorcyclist from Caerphilly was taken to the Heath Hospital with injuries following the collision on Monday September 17.The accident happened…
Elderly people failed by public services says Older People’s Commissioner for Wales
Improvements need to be made to public services to meet the needs of older people, according to the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, Sarah Rochira.Ms Rochira made the call for better services…