Islwyn’s Labour MP Chris Evans has praised Crumlin-based firm Braces Bakery as an example of a local business success story.The family-owned business recently won a Made in Wales Food and Drink award…
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Two firms shortlisted for organic waste centre
A £7m joint project by councils in Torfaen, Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent to open a centre to process food waste has shortlisted two companies to potentially run it.The Heads of the Valleys…
Caerphilly AM welcomes Ystrad Mynach sports complex but questions funding gap
Caerphilly’s Labour AM Jeff Cuthbert has welcomed plans to build a £6m sports centre of excellence in Ystrad Mynach, but has also raised questions about its funding.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: January 25
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Private Sector Involvement in the NHS It seems Labour MPs in Westminster, including both…
Extension for Bedwas manufacturing firm
A manufacturing firm has announced plans to expand its operation.Eriez Magnetics Europe Ltd, based in Bedwas, has bought a 19,000 square foot building next to its base.Despite the current economic climate the…
Cats poisoned with antifreeze in Blackwood, warns RSPCA
The RSPCA has warned that someone could be deliberately poisoning cats in Blackwood with antifreeze.The warning comes after two cats deaths this month. The charity has warned that if caught, those responsible…
Welsh assembly report calls for action to help town centre businesses struggling to survive against out-of-town rivals
AMs to debate payday loan companies
Assembly Members will debate the issue of payday loan companies in the latest Individual Members Debate to be held at the National Assembly for Wales on Wednesday January 25.The Motion, put forward…
Management cuts at Caerphilly Council will save £1.2m
A leading Plaid Cymru councillor has said the authority will save more than £1.2 million over the next two years after cutting the number of management roles.Deputy leader Colin Mann, who is…
Volunteers needed to help Young Dragons in Gwent
Could you volunteer to help run local children and young people’s groups in Gwent?Young Dragons – Dreigiau Ifanc – is a partnership led by HRH The Prince of Wales that aims to…