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…
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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…
Caerphilly Council to lose three councillors in election ward shake-up
Caerphilly County Borough Council could lose three councillors in a shake-up by the Local Government Boundary Commission.The proposed redrawing of the council ward map would see the number of councillors go down…
Police appeal for missing Bargoed man, 34
UPDATE: Police reported on January 21 that Mr Williams has been located safe and well.Gwent Police is appealing for information to trace a missing 34-year-old Bargoed man.Marcus Williams was reported missing from his…
Bargoed multiplex cinema plans move forward
The next phase of the redevelopment of Bargoed – which could include a multiplex cinema – has been given the go-ahead.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet has agreed for officers to begin pursuing…
Farmers urged to join crime prevention scheme in Caerphilly County Borough
Farmers are being urged to join a rural crime prevention scheme in the Caerphilly County Borough.Gwent Police and South Wales Police have worked with the National Farmers Union (NFU) Mutual, NFU Cymru…
Bargoed regeneration plans to go on display
Plans for the regeneration of Bargoed town centre are to go on display from Saturday with residents urged to come up with a new name for the town’s ‘Spar Square’.Details of the…