The Original Factory Shop has launched its new store in Bargoed in the former Woolworths building.Colin Leggatt, marketing director of the chain, said: “The Original Factory Shop is very pleased to open…
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Gwent Police seek teenage recruits for cadet programme
Police in Caerphilly are about to launch a new recruitment drive to search for 20 teenage, volunteer police cadets.Over the next three weeks Caerphilly Local Policing Unit is asking students aged between…
Police collecting card scheme a success in Bargoed
A scheme in Bargoed to help kids get to know their local police team by collecting ‘top trump’ style cards has been hailed a success.In total, 19 children managed to collect the…
Morrisons supermarket confirmed for Bargoed regeneration scheme
Supermarket chain Morrisons has officially been unveiled as the tenant for an ambitious development in Bargoed which will see 300 new jobs created.It has been a year since the company was announced…
Police step-up patrols in Bargoed after increase in ‘egging’
Houses in Bargoed are being covered in eggs by drunken youths.Police in the town have reported a sharp rise in the number of houses being ‘egged’ throughout the Bargoed area and have…
Business surgeries hailed a success
A series of business advice surgeries held in Bargoed, Rhymney and New Tredegar has been hailed a success after more than 40 businesses and potential start-ups visited.The surgeries were organised by Caerphilly…
New ‘Living roof’ for Bargoed allotment building
A dilapidated allotment building has been given an eco-makeover thanks to a “living roof”.While clearing an area of wasteland ready for new allotment plots in Bargoed, council workers came across a the…
Former Woolworths, Bargoed, to re-open as Original Factory Shop
The old Woolworths building in Bargoed is to be re-opened by The Original Factory Shop.The national retailer has signed a lease for the building which is currently being re-fitted.Cllr Ron Davies, cabinet…
4th Street Traffic release ‘As long as we beat the English’ ahead of Six Nations
Bargoed band 4th Street Traffic as released a cover version of Sterophonics track ‘As long as we beat the English’ ahead of Friday’s Six Nations clash with the old enemy.The band has…
Cash office closing plan by Caerphilly Council to be reconsidered
Plans to close council Customer First and cash offices are to be reconsidered after opposition from residents.Ruling Plaid Cymru councillors had wanted to close six of seven council cash offices to save…