A manufacturing firm has announced plans to expand its operation.Eriez Magnetics Europe Ltd, based in Bedwas, has bought a 19,000 square foot building next to its base.Despite the current economic climate the…
Author: Richard Gurner
Cats poisoned with antifreeze in Blackwood, warns RSPCA
The RSPCA has warned that someone could be deliberately poisoning cats in Blackwood with antifreeze.The warning comes after two cats deaths this month. The charity has warned that if caught, those responsible…
Welsh assembly report calls for action to help town centre businesses struggling to survive against out-of-town rivals
AMs to debate payday loan companies
Assembly Members will debate the issue of payday loan companies in the latest Individual Members Debate to be held at the National Assembly for Wales on Wednesday January 25.The Motion, put forward…
Management cuts at Caerphilly Council will save £1.2m
A leading Plaid Cymru councillor has said the authority will save more than £1.2 million over the next two years after cutting the number of management roles.Deputy leader Colin Mann, who is…
Volunteers needed to help Young Dragons in Gwent
Could you volunteer to help run local children and young people’s groups in Gwent?Young Dragons – Dreigiau Ifanc – is a partnership led by HRH The Prince of Wales that aims to…
Business funding advice available in the Heads of the Valleys area
Businesses in the Heads of the Valleys Regeneration area of Caerphilly County Borough have being invited to a series of roadshow events explaining what financial grant support is on offer.Roadshows are being…
Alcohol information website aimed at underage drinkers launched
A new website called WreckedLastNight.com has been launched to explain the dangers of alcohol to underage drinkers.The campaign, funded by the Welsh Government, is based on the feedback of hundreds of 14…
Closed Abertridwr police station to be converted back into house
A planning application has been submitted to turn Abertridwr police station back into a residential house.The village station, which was not open to the public, closed for good in November 2011 after…
Caerphilly Council leader backs Leanne Wood’s Plaid leadership bid
Allan Pritchard, the Plaid Cymru leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, has backed Leanne Wood’s bid to become party leader.Cllr Pritchard said: “Leanne Wood is best placed to drive through the significant…