The £1 million cost of paying the salaries of three suspended council bosses is worth around 35 public sector jobs, the union Unison has claimed.Earlier this week Caerphilly County Borough Council’s chief…
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Trecenydd engineering firm celebrates tenth anniversary
An industry-leading company which invented a valve used every day around the world is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Hobbs Valve, based on Trecenydd Business Park, invented and manufactures its ‘Triple Offset Butterfly…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: October 22, 2015
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Appeal after foreign currency exchange fraud at Caerphilly town travel agent
Police have issued these CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to after money was stolen from a Thomson travel agents in Caerphilly town.The pair wanted to change money…
Nantgarw-based GE Aviation Wales celebrates 75th anniversary
First Minister Carwyn Jones has helped mark the 75th anniversary of aircraft engine maintenance company GE Aviation Wales, based in Nantgarw.Guests, including President and Chief Executive Officer of GE Aviation Services, Kevin…
Trecenydd firm exhibits at leading aerospace trade show
A precision engineering company based in Trecenydd has been displaying its work at a prestigious international show with the Welsh Government.Cottam and Brookes Engineering manufactures aeroplane engine tooling, and recently attended MRO…
Thomas Carroll Group and Bon Bon Buddies raise £24,600 for Tŷ Hafan
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…
Conservation plan for Bute Town, near Rhymney, agreed
Councillors have approved plans to ensure the conservation of an historic village is preserved.Bute Town, which is north of Rhymney, is a community of 48 houses built around 1830 to house ironworkers….
United Welsh on the lookout for properties
A Caerphilly-based housing association is looking to turn derelict properties into new affordable homes.The scheme aims to bring back 5,000 empty properties back into use by next year.Under the project, United Welsh…
Last orders for landlady of 53 years calling time in Machen
A landlady known for chasing unruly drinkers out of her pub with a broom is to pour her last pint after 53 years. Pamela James moved into the Forge Hammer in Machen…