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New Pontlottyn video production business helped by council

Friday, February 19, 2010Saturday, February 20, 2010

A young media and film graduate from Caerphilly County Borough is hoping to corner the local video production market with his new business venture.

Scott Phllips has launched a new multimedia business called Everlong Productions from a base in Pontlottyn.

The firm offers clients a wide range of video and DVD production skills covering events, music, corporate and weddings.

£200,000 expansion for Thomas, Carroll Group

Thursday, February 18, 2010

A Caerphilly-based finance and insurance firm has announced a £200,000 expansion in its property risk services division.Thomas, Carroll Group has begun its expansion with the appointment of a senior insurance industry property…

150 new officers for Gwent Police this year

Thursday, February 18, 2010Thursday, February 18, 2010

The Chief Constable of Gwent Police has said the force plans to recruit 150 new officers this year.He revealed the plans to boost frontline officers as he talked about the force’s latest…

Islwyn MP praises Remploy workforce

Thursday, February 18, 2010Thursday, February 18, 2010

Islwyn MP Don Touhig has hailed the efforts of the staff at the Remploy factory at Croespenmaen.Mr Touhig, who is stepping down at the next election, recently visited the BAE Systems at…

Picture competition to challenge stereotypes of young and old

Thursday, February 18, 2010Monday, July 11, 2011

Negative stereotypes of youngsters and older people are being challenged in a new photographic competition.The contest aims to find pictures from across Caerphilly County Borough from that help challenge generational stereotypes.The competition…

Cannabis factory raided by police in Ystrad Mynach

Wednesday, February 17, 2010Friday, February 19, 2010

Police have seized 330 cannabis plants after raiding an address in Church Street, Ystrad Mynach.Officers executed a drugs warrant at approximately 10am Wednesday.As well as the plants, all at different stages of…

Caerphilly police officer turned author launches début novel

Wednesday, February 17, 2010Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Local author and serving police officer Mike Thomas will be launching his satirical novel ‘Pocket Notebook’ at Bedwas Community Education Centre on Monday March 1 at 10am.

Mike will read extracts from his book and talk about the journey he has taken, from writer’s dream to the reality of being published by one of the UK’s major publishers, Heinemann.

‘Pocket Notebook’ follows the life of the main character Jacob Smith, a good-old British policeman.

Caerphilly-based firm signs up to Cardiff City Supporters’ Trust

Wednesday, February 17, 2010Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Cardiff City Supporters’ Trust has launched a corporate membership scheme targeted at businesses across South Wales.And Caerphilly-based Draig Business Services Group has become the first to sign up for membership of the…

Council houses could be given to housing association

Tuesday, February 16, 2010Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Caerphilly County Borough Council will vote on Thursday whether or not to transfer 11,000 council houses to a housing association.The move will spell the end of council homes in Caerphilly County Borough…

International rugby referee Nigel Owens to give talk

Tuesday, February 16, 2010Monday, February 15, 2010

Rugby fans are in for a treat next month as international rugby union referee Nigel Owens is set to pay a visit to Newbridge Rugby Club as part of World Book Day.The…

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