Ambitious plans to redevelop Caerphilly town centre and Bargoed town centre have been thrown into doubt after a bid for Welsh Assembly funding was turned down.Caerphilly County Borough Council had submitted a…
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Caerphilly Council’s Tidy Towns – Tidy Places team up for award
Caerphilly County Borough Council is celebrating news that its new Tidy Towns – Tidy Places team has been shortlisted for a national environmental award.The team, which was set up last November, has…
Caerphilly company Catnic wins top marketing award
Caerphilly firm Catnic, based on the Pontypandy Industrial Estate, has won a national marketing award.
The building products was one of five winners at the Canmol: Wales Marketing Awards, organised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
Barry Jenkins, marketing manager at Catnic, said: “Winning a Canmol Award is an excellent opportunity to showcase the success of our marketing campaign and to boost Catnic’s company profile.”
Cancer Research Wales opens its first shop in Caerphilly
Cancer Research Wales has opened its first charity shop in Caerphilly.Caerphilly County Mayor John Evans officially opened the shop in Castle Court Shopping Centre, and served the first customer at its grand…
Street Pastors hit the streets of Blackwood
Blackwood town centre has welcomed its first volunteer Street Pastors to help tackle antisocial behaviour.The team of Street Pastors hit the streets of Blackwood for the first time on Friday and will…
Speedboat stolen in Blackwood
Blackwood may be a good 20 miles away from the coast but that did not stop thieves from stealing a speedboat.
The red and white speed boat and trailer were stolen from Vancouver Drive, Blackwood, on the morning of Wednesday, September 23.
Two men driving a black estate vehicle were seen taking the boat and trailer from the driveway of the owner’s home.
Calzaghe out of TV’s Strictly Come Dancing
Former world champion boxer Joe Calzaghe has been knocked out of TV’s Strictly Come Dancing.
Calzaghe and dance partner Kristina Rihanoff were beaten in the dance-off in last night’s show by actress Zoe Lucker and her partner James Jordan.
The Newbridge star said: “It’s the way it goes. It’s been a great experience.”
Caerphilly’s headteachers briefed on swine flu
Headteachers from across Caerphilly County Borough have been briefed on the dangers of swine flu and how to deal with spread of the disease.Dr Gill Richardson, the public health director for Caerphilly…
Caerphilly Business Forum gears up for fashion event
Internationally renowned make-up artist Ariane Poole will headline this year’s Caerphilly Business Forum’s All About Eve fashion and beauty event.The TV personality will be presenting her first make-up masterclass in South Wales…
Bargoed chapel redevelopment approved
Hanbury Road Baptist Chapel in Bargoed is to be transformed into a new library as part of the regeneration of the town.
Caerphilly County Borough Council has approved plans to turn the landmark Grade 2* listed building into a library and community space.
As well as boasting the library service, the building, located in the heart of the town centre, will also house a new community café and office space.