A new food co-operative has been launched in Caerphilly town to help people struggling with increasing food bills. The food co-op is open to everyone and offers locally-sourced fresh produce at £3 a…
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Community groups urged to apply for Peter’s Pies community fund
Schools, charities and community groups are being urged to apply for a grant through a community fund run by Peter’s Pies.The Bedwas-based firm has pledged to make several donations up to the…
Trecenydd chip shop reopens as The Fish Factory after revamp
A well-known award-winning fish and chip shop has reopened after a £120,000 refurbishment and rebrand.The Fish Factory, in St Cenydd Road, Trecenydd, has had a complete makeover with new energy efficient fryers…
Caerphilly manufacturer attributes success to local workforce’s “skill & dedication”
A Caerphilly manufacturer, named as the second-fastest growing firm in Wales, has said its success is down to its workers.Direct Healthcare Services, based on Western Industrial Estate, grew by 445.3% from 2010…
Police appeal after man fails to attend court
Gwent Police is appealing for information to trace a man who failed to appear at court.Simon Jones, 33, of no fixed abode, was due to appear at Cardiff Crown Court on September…
Tommy Cooper Society’s fez sale for heart kits
Volunteers from transport charity Sustrans donned their fezzes recently to help raise money for an appeal organised by the Tommy Cooper Society.Called Tommy’s Ticker, the appeal aims to raise cash to buy…
Welsh Water works completed in Caerphilly town
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has completed the second phase of essential works in Caerphilly town centre three weeks ahead of schedule.The work, to replace a mains system along Cardiff Road, mainly took…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: October 17
Pupils Deprivation Grant Last week Plaid Cymru and the Liberal Democrats agreed a budget deal worth £100m with the Welsh Government.One of the key elements of the package was a £35m boost…
Licenced premises tested in Trading Standards visits
Officers from Gwent Police, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Caerphilly County Borough Council have been visiting selected licensed premises as part of a crackdown.Officers recently conducted unannounced visits to three…
RSPCA appeal over cat poisonings in Caerphilly
RSPCA Cymru is appealing for information after a cat owner has seen three of his animals die of poisoning in the last two months.The owner, who lives in Mill Close, Caerphilly town,…