A US defence firm which has a manufacturing base in Newbridge and Oakdale has secured a £4billion contract which will create 200 jobs.General Dynamics has won the Government contract to build 600…
Author: Richard Gurner
Caerphilly young offenders raise cash for RNIB
Young offenders have been helping raising cash for the RNIB as part of their “community payback”.They have been working to distribute RNIB ‘Sooty’ collection boxes to businesses throughout Caerphilly County Borough.They’ve also…
Darts success for Barrie Bates
Bedlinog dart player Barrie Bates won his first tournament since 2006 with a narrow 6-5 defeat of Denis Ovens in Saturday’s Players Championship final.The Welshman picked up three titles and reached the…
Caerphilly Council’s housing benefit subsidy cut
People on Housing Benefit could face delays in getting their payments after the Government cut £162,000 from the annual grant it gives the council.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s subsidy in 2010-11 will be…
Warning over “free” alarm scam
Residents are being urged to watch out for a current scam from companies offering a free burglar alarm.Once somebody signs up for the alarm and its installation they are then hit with…
Take part in the Sport Relief Mile at Caerphilly Castle
Caerphilly’s historic castle will be the setting for the county borough’s Sport Relief Mile event on March 21.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Sports Development Team is challenging people to raise as much cash…
Hook double completes Italian job
A second half brace of tries by James Hook and an 18 point haul by Stephen Jones ensured Wales completed their Italian job with a 33-10 victory at the Millennium Stadium.Italy were…
Crackdown on rogue tradesman with Trustmark scheme
Trading Standards teams from Caerphilly County Borough Council, Monmouthshire County Council, Newport City Council and Torfaen County Borough Council have joined forces to help tackle rogue traders in South East Wales.The Government-endorsed…
Ryan Jones: We owe the fans
Ryan Jones reckons Wales owe their fans a big display in the RBS 6 Nations clash against Italy today at the Millennium Stadium.Jones returns to lead the Dragons after missing the defeat…
Grant success for Llanbradach catering firm
Today their national sides will be squaring up on opposite sides of the Millennium Stadium, but Carlo Fraccalvieri and Joanne Burgess are on the same team when it comes to creating delicious Italian cuisine with a Welsh twist.
The duo run Llanbradach-based catering firm ‘A Presto’ and have been successful in receiving a Caerfilli Cwm a Mynydd Partnership Rural Industry and Produce Innovation grant.