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‘The rise in shoplifting, and violence and abuse towards shop workers, is deeply concerning’
In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Gwent’s police and crime commissioner, Jane Mudd, discussing shoplifting, the autumn budget, and more.
Print and embroidery shop opens in Blackwood after refurbishment works
TSS Print and Embroidery have recently opened their new shop in Blackwood after receiving a £40,000 government grant.
£280k forestry and timber fund launches to boost workforce
The aim of the Forestry and Timber Skills fund, which opened on Friday November 1, is to grow the workforce and help the industry grow.
Bethan Dainton to captain Wales against giants England
Leeds Rhinos star Bethan Dainton will lead out Wales women’s rugby league side as they take on England at the ground where she plays her club rugby.
‘Smallest shop’ measuring just 11.5 square metres to go under the hammer
Debra Bisley, of Paul Fosh Auctions, said: “We believe that this is surely the smallest shop currently for sale in South Wales. Although it’s small it’s in an ideal spot for the right business.”
Stationery pop up latest business coming to Ffos Caerffili
Rebecca Jones started ‘Rebel Jones’ in 2018 as a part-time stationery business, but after growing the successful brand, she has now taken the leap to go full-time.
Tory leader’s tweets ‘brought Senedd into disrepute’
Andrew RT Davies was found to have brought the Welsh Parliament into disrepute after calling the default speed limit a “blanket” policy on social media.
Community charging ‘hubs’ proposed for electric vehicles
Electric car owners in Caerphilly could charge their vehicles in future at a series of community “hubs”, according to new proposals under consideration.
Council hopes it can ‘buy more time’ for at-risk miners’ institute
Caerphilly County Borough Council believes a new application for grant funding could “buy more time” for Blackwood Miners’ Institute, after it proposed “mothballing” the venue.