Friday February 7 marks exactly 100 years since Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall first opened its doors, and the occasion is being marked with a special gala concert.
Author: Richard Gurner
Welsh GPs accept revised contract offer from Welsh Government
GPs in Wales have voted to accept a revised contract offer from the Welsh Government for this financial year.
‘Tap-in, tap-out’ passengers overcharged by TfW after system error
Rail passengers who were incorrectly overcharged by Transport for Wales’ new ‘tap-in, tap-out’ payment system have been promised a refund, after a glitch.
GP company under “enhanced monitoring” after it hands back Brynmawr contract
A Leicestershire-based management company which runs two GP practices in Caerphilly County Borough is under “enhanced monitoring” from the health board, after it handed back the contract for another of its surgeries.
Ty Llwyd quarry might not be designated as ‘contaminated’
A toxic quarry previously used to dump harmful industrial chemicals does not meet the statutory definition of ‘contaminated land’, according to a draft council report.
Investigations underway for cause of large fire in Rhymney – man arrested on suspicion of arson
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the blaze at Capital Valley Eco Park just before 11.30pm on Friday January 24.
Unit destroyed in large fire at Capital Valley Eco Park, Rhymney
The blaze is said to have started at around 11pm on Friday, January 24.
Christmas Island nuclear test veteran presented with service medal after almost 70 years
A veteran of Britain’s nuclear weapons testing programme has finally been presented a medal for his service after almost 70 years.
Health board ends critical incident status but pressure on services remain
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is no longer under a ‘critical incident’ status, although demand for NHS services remains high.
Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney Senedd Member Dawn Bowden to step down at next election
Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney Senedd Member Dawn Bowden is to step down at the next election, she has announced.