After reading Audit Wales’ report into the health board that carries his name, Caerphilly Observer editor Richard Gurner wonders what Aneurin Bevan would make of the organisation today?
Author: Richard Gurner
Wales-wide inquiry call after damning GP contracts report
Calls for a Wales-wide inquiry have been made after a damning Audit Wales report exposed serious failings at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in the awarding of multimillion pound GP contracts.
Bargoed YMCA offering space for groups and businesses
Bargoed YMCA is looking to bring new opportunities into the community by opening up a range of rental spaces at its centre in Gilfach.
Silverstone debut ends in disappointment for Caerphilly racer
Caerphilly race driver Graham Cole endured a frustrating debut at the Silverstone Historic GP meeting after a mechanical failure ended his weekend after just four laps of qualifying.
Caerphilly RFC Under-14s crowned European champions after Frankfurt triumph
Young rugby players from Caerphilly have been crowned champions at a European tournament in Germany after two years of fundraising helped make the trip possible.
Rhymney line passengers face bank holiday disruption
Rail passengers using the Rhymney line over the bank holiday weekend are being warned to expect disruption as engineering works take place across the Cardiff and Valleys network.
Audit Wales’ damning report on health board over GP contracts linked to eHarley Street
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) failed to sufficiently scrutinise the finances and business plans of a GP partnership linked to a Leicestershire-based healthcare management company.
Boy, 10, recovering in hospital after zip wire fall during school trip
A ten-year-old boy is recovering in hospital after falling from a zip wire during a school trip to an outdoor activity centre in the Brecon Beacons.
Nature fair brings community together at Morgan Jones Park
Families, environmental groups and community organisations came together at Morgan Jones Park for Ffair Cynefin, a nature fair celebrating wildlife, wellbeing, creativity and community action in Caerphilly.
Politics is a brutal game
The new voting system in the recent Senedd election exposed how brutal politics can be.