Hancox’s Pies opened in Gilfach in July 2020 – a time when the coronavirus pandemic had Wales gripped with uncertainty and caution.
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Aber Valley fire watch group launched
The group, which communicates with members via social media, monitors suspicious activity on the mountains and seeks to give emergency services an early warning when fires are started.
Major blaze above takeaway put out by firefighters
The fire broke out at the Everest takeaway on Pentwyn Road, near High Street, Blackwood, at around 9am on Monday, April 11.
£9m fund to help unpaid carers take short breaks
The scheme, which will receive funding for the next three years, is aimed at helping unpaid carers with their mental and physical wellbeing.
Snoopy sculpture vandalised on first day of charity trail
The sculpture, which was on Crescent Road, Caerphilly, had been put up on Friday, April 8, but was damaged that same morning.
Campaigners call for Ruperra Castle plans to be rejected
Campaigners have warned plans to redevelop the stables near the castle and move a bat roost would have an “unacceptable impact” on the Grade II* listed site.
Thieves steal lead from roofs of 13 council-owned properties
The council’s Housing department was made aware of the incidents on after police received reports of people on rooftops in the area.
Paedophile who abused child for five years jailed
Donald Gordon, 62, of Aeron Place, Bargoed, was found guilty of sexually assaulting a child.
School children walk eight miles each to raise more than £3.5k
More than 250 pupils and staff members from St Helen’s RC School in Caerphilly took part in the challenge as part of the C2Cycling campaign.
Two in court in connection with dog attack which killed ten-year-old Jack Lis
Amy Salter, of Trethomas, and Brandon Hayden, of Penyrheol, attended Newport Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, April 7.