Last week, Gwent’s health board said it was working with the Welsh Government and other health boards amid the shortage in the material.
Weekend of St David’s Day celebrations at Newbridge Memo
Newbridge Memo has launched its St David’s Day weekend celebration, bringing together community spirit, Welsh culture and creativity across three days.
Council joins landmark hydrogen refuse vehicle trial
New hydrogen and electric refuse collection vehicles are being trialled in Wales in a “groundbreaking” new scheme.
Community volunteers invited to 10 Downing Street St David’s Day celebration
The reception at Downing Street, held on Monday February 23, brought together guests from across Wales to celebrate Welsh culture, contribution and community impact.
Mental health awareness training being offered to rugby clubs
The course, run by UK Coaching and mental health charity Mind, has already seen more than 400 football clubs across Wales signing up to take part.
Council hoping to ‘maximise benefits’ of Tour de France stage
The arrival of the Tour de France in Caerphilly next year will be “an event of significance for everyone” in the county borough, a senior councillor has predicted.
Coleg y Cymoedd teacher struck-off after sending sexual messages to students
A further education teacher who sent a student a picture of a Freddo chocolate bar placed on his lap and asked “What’s it worth?” has been banned from the profession by the Education Workforce Council.
£100 vouchers offered in bid to boost Caerphilly 2k numbers
A £100 gift voucher will be awarded to both the school and sports club with the highest number of entries at this year’s Caerphilly 2k run.
Former Caerphilly Council chief who received £209k pay-off, gets new £120k public sector role
Christina Harrhy, the former chief executive of Caerphilly County Borough Council who left with a £209,000 pay-off following a falling out with then leader Sean Morgan, has secured a new six-figure public sector role.
Assisted dying motion gets support from Senedd Members
Assisted dying services could be made available on the Welsh NHS after receiving the backing of Senedd Members.
Opinion
Peredur Owen Griffiths MS: ‘We know this is not as good as it gets’
In this article for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Peredur Owen Griffiths talks about the upcoming council by-election, Plaid Cymru’s Senedd election campaign, and more.
Why has the 20mph limit become such a political issue in the Welsh election?
Aberystwyth University’s Michael Woods and Charles Musselwhite explore the 20mph policy and its role in the upcoming Senedd election.
Environment issues have never been so fiercely debated in a Welsh election campaign
Michael Woods, of Aberystwyth University, discusses the environmental issues set to play a key role in this year’s Senedd elections.
Sport
Price wins his first PDC ranking title of the year
Gerwyn Price has won his first PDC ranking title of the year with a big 8-1 win over Andrew Gilding in Players Championship Six.
Wales wheelchair rugby league squads named ahead of UK Armed Forces games
A total of 17 players have been named, with eight in the main squad and a further nine in the development side.