People across the county borough are getting ready to pay tribute to those who have lost their lives in military conflict.Below are some of the events taking place this weekend. Blackwood Cenotaph,…
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£40k lottery bid to restore Bedwas Workmen’s Hall
UPDATE: Bedwas Workmen’s Hall wins public vote.Volunteers who run Bedwas Workmen’s Hall are bidding for £40,000 of Lottery money to restore the building to its former glory.Built in 1923, the hall’s construction,…
Thousands apply for jobs at Tesco supermarket in Risca
More than 2,500 people applied for 350 jobs at the new 24-hour Tesco supermarket in Risca.Tesco Extra, situated on the former foundry site off Newport Road, is due to open on December…
Councillors call for free entry to Caerphilly Castle for Christmas Fayre
Leaders from Caerphilly County Borough Council will meet with heritage body Cadw this week to discuss free entry to Caerphilly Castle for a special two-day Christmas event.The Caerphilly Medieval Christmas Fayre takes…
Police appeal after manhole and drain cover thefts
Thieves have resorted to stealing drain and manhole covers in bid to profit from the rising price of metal.Gwent Police is appealing for information about the thefts and have issued a safety…
Welsh Assembly referendum on new powers backed by AMs
Welsh Assembly Members have voted for a referendum on more law-making powers for the body.On March 3 2011, voters will be asked: “Do you want the Assembly now to be able to…
Upper Rhymney Primary School to stage Cinderella with help from police
A group of primary school children from Upper Rhymney are about to host a new production of Cinderella, with help from their local police officers and the Arts Council of Wales.Upper Rhymney…
Caerphilly County Borough library reading challenge a hit
More than 2,000 young bookworms from across the Caerphilly county borough took part in a special reading challenge at libraries this summer.The annual summer reading challenge has become a popular feature of…
Bedwas-based Peter’s Pies appoints new boss
Bedwas-based pie maker Peter’s Food Service has appointed a new managing director of its food service division as it plans for expansion.Neil Court-Johnston has joined from rival firm Holland’s Pies to push…
Islwyn MP praises start-up Oakdale business
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has praised the entrepreneurship of local business start-up, Orbit Print Ltd after a recent visit.Mr Evans was invited by the company’s directors David and Michael Hopkins and Scott…