Former miner Bob Brain served Nelson with his fruit and veg shop for more than 30 years before retiring earlier this year – and now his legacy is continuing with a new business at his former premises.
Author: Richard Gurner
Pencoed Fach Farm: Blackwood’s hidden gem
Pencoed Fach Farm has been home to the Davies family for over 110 years.
Two arrested after armed robbery in Blackwood
Police firearm officers were called to Blackwood Store shortly after 4.10pm today, Wednesday June 5.
The existential crisis I face as a local newspaper editor and publisher
Caerphilly Observer’s Richard Gurner on the pitfalls of running a local news service.
Indie News Week: Why no news is bad news
Indie News Week, organised by the Public Interest News Foundation, is themed around the idea of ‘no news is bad news’ – what happens when news services like Caerphilly Observer cease to be?
Two in hospital after second serious motorbike crash in Abertridwr
Two men were taken to hospital with serious injuries after a motorbike crash in Abertridwr – the second to affect the village in a matter of days.
Senior councillor’s home target of arson attack
Elaine Forehead, who is the cabinet member for social care, was woken by neighbours banging on her door in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Charity’s £52,400 lottery grant to continue helping homeless
Thanks to a National Lottery Community Fund grant of £52,400, Blackwood-based HCT’s work for the next two years is secured.
Pride Caerffili to return to town this June
This year’s Pride Caerffili event, which is set to be a day-long celebration, is taking place from 12pm to 7pm on Saturday, June 15.
“A safe haven”: Menopause café launches in Caerphilly
The new monthly group has been set-up by residents Melanie Phillips and Vikki Alexander who found each other online looking for support.