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Council’s new town centre manager wants businesses to “thrive”

Jo Hillier-Raikes, the council’s new town centre manager, said she wants a focus on communication and engagement to help businesses prosper.

Sixty-four-year-old Philip Robinson lives in Bargoed with his wife, Jane, 59, who has Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Two fish and chip shops, one in Maesycwmmer and the other in Trethomas, are going head-to-head to be named the UK’s best.

More than £750,000 has been approved to fund regeneration projects across Caerphilly County Borough, including the new market plans.

Bargoed now sit third in the WRU National Championship table following the win, with four wins in their first five games.

Bargoed secured their second win on the bounce with a six-try win over Beddau at Bargoed Park on Saturday.

Bargoed travelled west to face long time National Championship rivals Narberth, looking for a win after an opening weekend defeat to Neath.

Title contenders Bargoed began their campaign in the WRU National Championship with a defeat at Neath.

Tristian Pearson admitted causing the deaths of two cats by leaving bowls of poisoned food in his garden.

A fortnight ago, a devastating fire destroyed a house in Bargoed – leaving a family with ‘no possessions’ and more questions than answers.