Wales’ largest plastic bottle recycling plant has been officially opened in Blackwood by Welsh Environment Minister Jane Davidson.The plant, which is the first to be developed by start-up company Plastics Sorting Limited…
Author: Richard Gurner
Caerphilly Council appoints new Mayor
The new Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough has been announced as Councillor James Fussell.Cllr Fussell, 48, accepted the position of civic head at a council meeting on Thursday.He said: “It is a…
Caerphilly opera singer stuns Britain’s Got Talent judges
A wannabe opera singer from Caerphilly has been wowing the judges of Britain’s Got Talent.Antonio Garcia, 20, auditioned for the show in Glasgow and was derided by the judges when he told…
Charities Caerphilly Women’s Aid and Llamau merge
Domestic abuse charity Caerphilly Women’s Aid has merged with homelessness charity Llamau.Lindsay Markey, chair of Caerphilly Women’s Aid, said: “This merger is great news for Caerphilly Women’s Aid and for women and…
1,200 balloons to be launched from Bedwas
More than 1,200 balloons will be released into the air tomorrow at Bedwas Infants School.The balloons will be released at 3.15pm from the school grounds and is part of a fundraising drive…
Appeal after Bargoed attack left woman in hospital for 12 days
Police are appealing for information after an assault in Bargoed High Street left a woman in hospital for 12 days.At 4.40pm on Monday March 1, a 41-year-old woman was attacked by two…
Caerphilly business Draig moves to new offices
A business that began 11 years ago in offices above a travel agents has moved into new headquarters.Draig Business Services Group, which began life as a recruitment agency, is set to announce…
Swimming success for Coleg Gwent students
A group of Independent Living Skills (ILS) students have had success at a regional swimming gala recently.The 14 students from Coleg Gwent’s Crosskeys campus took home nine gold, four silver and nine…
Tredomen firm moves into new London-based offices
Building services firm SCS Group, which is based in Tredomen, has opened a new office in central London to support its continuing growthThe company, one of the UK’s leading providers of ventilation,…
Caerphilly second-hand car salesman fined £10,000 for dangerous vehicle
A second-hand car salesman from Caerphilly has been fined £10,000 for selling a car whose front wheel came off as its new owner drove it home.Alwyn James, trading as Pontygwindy Trade Centre,…