The Original Factory Shop has launched its new store in Bargoed in the former Woolworths building.Colin Leggatt, marketing director of the chain, said: “The Original Factory Shop is very pleased to open…
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Council bosses to jump off cliff for Comic Relief
The Chief Executive, Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough Council will take the plunge at noon today when they fling themselves from a cliff for charity.The trio will join dozens…
Half of small business will not pay business rates if Plaid win Assembly
Plaid Cymru’s Caerphilly Assembly candidate Ron Davies has welcomed plans by the party to try and support small and medium businesses with their proposed policies.The headline policy announced by Plaid Cymru leader…
Oakdale Village gains conservation area status
Oakdale Village has been officially made a conservation area, after councillors gave the initiative the green light.The village has been recognised for its special architectural and historic interest and as an area…
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Charity Llamau appeals for Easter Egg donations
Homelessness charity Llamau is appealing for donations of Easter Eggs to give to the youngsters it helps.Llamau works with hundreds of the most disadvantaged 16 to 25-year-olds young people and vulnerable women…
Coleg Gwent Crosskeys Campus launches fruit & veg co-operative
Students at Coleg Gwent Crosskeys campus have launched their own fruit and veg co-operative.An Abergavenny-based supplier will deliver fruit and vegetables every week to the campus where a group of 30 Independent…
Conservative AM candidate to hold meeting in Caerphilly town
Owen Meredith, the Conservative candidate for Caerphilly in May’s Welsh Assembly Elections, is to hold a public meeting on Thursday.Mr Meredith will be taking questions at Caerphilly Conservative Club, in Bartlett Street,…
Ystrad Mynach man’s RAF effort rewarded
An Ystrad Mynach man has been honoured for his efforts during his RAF training.Piya Phuttharaksa, 22, recently graduated from The Recruit Training Squadron at RAF Halton near Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, after completing…
Rhymney law firm a success after Caerphilly Council help
A firm of solicitors is going from strength-to-strength in Rhymney after help from Caerphilly County Borough Council.Evans Quartermaine Solicitors set up their business on Rhymney High Street back in 2005 after receiving…