Around 60 staff at the Blackwood and Bargoed branches of discount retailer Poundworld are at risk of losing their jobs after the company entered into administration.
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Man who helped reopen Blackwood’s Maxime Cinema among those honoured in Queen’s Birthday Honours
A businessman who played a key part in the reopening of Blackwood’s Maxime Cinema has been named a Member of the British Empire in The Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Celebrate all things Welsh at Ffiliffest at Caerphilly Castle on Saturday
The annual Welsh language festival, Ffiliffest, will be heading to Caerphilly Castle this weekend.
Transgender man from Caerphilly jailed for attacking ex’s new boyfriend – “too much testosterone” blamed
A transgender man who claimed he was put on “too much testosterone” has been jailed after for brutally attacking his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend.
Jesse Hawthorne, 26, attacked his victim with a brick and a broken beer bottle after turning up drunk at his former partner’s house.
Lauren Williams secures bronze at Taekwondo World Grand Prix
Taekwondo star Lauren Williams managed to secure a bronze medal in the first round of the Taekwondo World Grand Prix held in Rome on June 1 – despite carrying a hamstring injury.
Caerphilly Council opposes benefits office closure plan from DWP
Members of Caerphilly County Borough Council has called for the UK Government to reconsider relocating the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) from the county borough.
Inspirational learners from Penyrheol and Llanbradach praised for their efforts
Two learners from Llanbradach and Penyrheol have been recognised for their educational efforts.
Heol Pwllypant to close one-way for five weeks
Heol Pwllypant will be closed as part of a £5 million upgrade to the A468/9 roundabout.
Metro firm reveals new-look trains and services for Wales
Around £800 million is to be invested in new trains on the Wales and Borders rail network, its incoming operators have announced.
Minister celebrates ten years of tree planting scheme
Welsh Government environment minister Hannah Blythyn planted a tree in Abertysswg as part of a ten-year celebration of a scheme to create a Welsh national forest.