About 130 people took part in this year’s Great Gwent Poppy Run raising thousands of pounds for the Royal British Legion.Islwyn MP Chris Evans took part in Saturday’s run at Cwmcarn Forest…
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Crumlin-based Brace’s Bakery sign distribution deal with Castell Howell Foods
Crumlin-based Brace’s Bakery has signed a deal with fellow food firm Castell Howell to have its products stocked and distributed by the wholesaler.Castell Howell, which like Brace’s is a family-run firm, serves…
Ystrad Mynach College student bids for Apprentice of the Year award
A hard-working student from Ystrad Mynach Collage is in the running to become Apprentice of the Year in a Wales-wide award scheme.Rhys West, 20, from Penpedairheol, is a finalist in the Apprenticeship…
Ebbw Vale haulage company prosecuted by Caerphilly Council for environmental offences
A haulage company from Ebbw Vale has successfully prosecuted by Caerphilly County Borough Council and fined for offences under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.Robin’s Haulage, of Beaufort Hill, Ebbw Vale, was taken…
Welsh Government outlines ‘soft opt-out’ organ donation policy
The Welsh Government has outlined its policy of introducing presumed consent for organ donation in Wales.Wales will be the first UK country to introduce such a system, designed to increase the number…
Tough draft Welsh Government budget must deliver results, says Assembly Committee
A National Assembly for Wales report has found there is little room for error in the Welsh Government’s draft budget for the next financial year.The Finance Committee, which is made up of…
Caerphilly County Borough Council agrees cash loan to Bedwas RFC
Caerphilly County Borough Council has agreed to loan Bedwas Rugby Club an undisclosed amount of money to help the rugby club.According to council papers, the rugby club now has a loan facility…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: November 7
The gas works in Cardiff Road, Caerphilly, is causing untold misery to the traders and general public of the town.It was because of our genuine concern about the situation in Cardiff Road…
Islwyn MP thanks residents for generosity in Romanian family shoebox appeal
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has thanked residents for their generosity in a Christmas shoebox appeal to the Romanian Aid Foundation.Shoeboxes filled with toys and treats have been collected from all over Islwyn…
Caerphilly Parish website a hit with visitors
A website that gives people the chance to connect directly with their parish has become a major success since it was set up last year.The Parish of Caerphilly portal – www.parishofcaerphilly.org.uk –…