A confectionery company and an insurance broker have raised more than £24,600 for children’s hospice Tŷ Hafan.Sweet firm Bon Bon Buddies, based in Oakdale, raised £14,600 for the charity after its managing…
Category: Business
Caerphilly computer firm Happus in biz top 100
Caerphilly-based start-up Happus has been named as one of two South Wales businesses in this year’s Small Biz 100.Happus, alongside Swansea’s Hygrove Homes, will be representing small businesses in South Wales on…
Caerphilly County Borough in top five for new start-ups
Caerphilly County Borough has been named in the top five Welsh council areas where benefit claimants have started their own business.In total, more than 4,000 new businesses have been started by jobless…
Caerphilly comic publisher Cosmic Anvil turns to crowdfunding
A Caerphilly-based comic book publisher has turned to the internet to help fund its new project.
Caerphilly Business Forum Awards seeking entries
High-achieving firms in Caerphilly County Borough have been urged to stake their claim to this year’s Caerphilly Business Forum Awards.
Tributes paid to Stan Thomas, founder of Peter’s Pies
Tributes have been paid to the founder of Peter’s Pies who has died aged 98. Thomas Stanley Thomas, known as Stan, passed away on Monday September 14 with his sons Peter and Stanley by his side.
Crumlin cider company wins Farm Produce Award
A cider made by a Crumlin-based brewer has won an award. Hallets Real Cider is traditional Welsh cider crafted at Blaengawney Farm.
UK ministers visit General Dynamics in Oakdale
Defence firm General Dynamics UK has welcomed Stephen Crabb MP, Secretary of State for Wales, and Anna Soubry MP, Minister for Small Business, Industry and Enterprise, to its Oakdale facilities on Wednesday September 2.
Caerphilly hairdresser honoured at Brazil WorldSkills final
A hairdresser from Caerphilly has been honoured at the WorldSkills competition final in Brazil.
Insurance firm Constructaquote.com celebrates 25th anniversary
Caerphilly-based insurance brokers Constructaquote.com has celebrated its 25th anniversary in business with a party at Caerphilly Castle.Founder Lyndon Wood was just 19-years-old when he decided to set-up his own business from a…