Crumlin-based Brace’s Bakery has signed a deal with fellow food firm Castell Howell to have its products stocked and distributed by the wholesaler.Castell Howell, which like Brace’s is a family-run firm, serves…
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Caerphilly County Borough firms celebrate after True Taste Food and Drink Awards success
Two food and drink companies based in Caerphilly County Borough have scooped a prestigious national award.Blaengawney Cider, based in Crumlin and which produces Hallets cider, won a Bronze award, while Caerphilly town’s…
Brace’s Bread sponsors Blackwood RFC junior teams
Rising stars of Blackwood RFC have been given a financial boost by Crumlin based Brace’s Bakery.The family-owned firm’s logo will appear on the shorts of the Under 7s and Under 8s teams…
Storm damage in Crumlin and Newbridge
Thursday night’s stormy weather saw part of a roof blow off a house in Crumlin and a tree crash down in Newbridge.South Wales Fire and Rescue Service were called to Crown Street…
Islwyn MP given lesson by sports mad Crumlin youngsters
Islwyn MP Chris Evans was recently given a sports history lesson on biker Barry Sheen and football’s Busby Babes by a group of sports mad youngsters. The Labour MP visited the Crumlin High…
Brace’s Bakery launches work experience scheme
GCSE and A Level students can now get a taste of life inside Crumlin-bakery Brace’s, after the firm introduced a new work experience scheme.Students are being invited to apply for the placements…
Geraint Thomas calls upon Crumlin bakery Brace’s for Tour de France Welsh Cakes
Welsh cycling sensation Geraint Thomas has called upon Crumlin bakery Brace’s to help him finish this year’s Tour de France.The Olympic cyclist has been sent a supply of the firm’s Welsh cakes…
Caerphilly Council given £30,000 for improvement schemes
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been awarded £30,000 from the Welsh Government for local improvement works.Run down areas will benefit from the cash under the ‘Tidy Towns – Tidy Places’ initiative.These include:…
Crumlin cider company’s success at Wales True Taste food and drink awards
A Crumlin-based cidar brewer is raising its glases after getting throughout to the final of the Wales True Taste food and drink awards.Blaengawney Cider will be judged in the Welsh Assembly Government-backed…
New Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough announced
The new Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough Council has been announced as Cllr Vera Jenkins.Cllr Jenkins accepted the position of civic head at the council’s Annual General Meeting at Penallta House on…