Blackwood-based confectionery company Bon Bon Buddies is launching its second own-brand product.Better known for manufacturing sweets using licensed characters, such as those from Disney, the company has launched its new space-themed Nanobytes….
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South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: September 18
Energlyn Station I had the opportunity last week to visit the new Energlyn railway station which is under construction and scheduled to be open before the end of the year. It has…
Driver spat at and racially abused in Crosskeys
Police are looking for this man after he racially abused a bus driver and spat in his face.The man, described as between 17 and 18-years-old, had been picked up with a girl…
Police appeal after burglary in Risca
Police in Risca are appealing for information following a burglary that occurred sometime between 8.45am and 1.45pm on Saturday September 14 at a property in Hillside, Risca.Cash, items of jewellery and a…
Carpenter born at Caerphilly Miners’ Hospital returns
An apprentice carpenter is helping to shape the future of the hospital he was born in.Jamie Baird, 17, who lives in Graig-Y-Rhacca, was born at the Caerphilly Miners’ Hospital and is now…
Aneurin Bevan Health Board and Gwent PCC each launch their own apps
The Aneurin Bevan Health Board has launched an online medical app for use by the general public.The app uses content developed for use by clinicians and adapts it for patients to carry…
Free training and support offered by QWEST
A European-funded project is offering free training to help get people back into work.QWEST, which stands for Quality, Work, Employability, Skills and Training, provides a wide range of accredited training courses designed…
1,100 helped by Safer Caerphilly Community Safety Partnership
Nearly 1,100 victims and witnesses in Caerphilly County Borough have benefited from a service offering support and guidance to help tackle antisocial behaviour.The Safer Caerphilly Community Safety Partnership has offered specialist support…
Website turns to power of the crowd for investment funding
A would-be entrepreneur from Caerphilly has turned to internet users for investment into his homegrown geek website Chaos Hour.
Gwent Police detective sacked after IPCC investigation into ‘missing’ copper
A detective with Gwent Police has been sacked after an Independent Police Complaints Commission investigation into the way he returned copper seized during a police raid.Detective Constable Steve Waters was dismissed in…