Councillors have reacted with anger and dismay after Caerphilly County Borough Council postponed domestic abuse and sexual violence training because of the upcoming Senedd by-election.
Author: Richard Gurner
Staff suspended at care home after concerns about resident’s care raised
A “small number” of staff have been suspended from a Caerphilly care home after concerns were raised by a colleague over the care of a resident.
Welsh Government drops plan for patients to be seen by different dentists under NHS reforms
Controversial plans for NHS patients to be treated by different dentists have been dropped, but the BDA warns Wales’ dental reforms still risk harming services.
Blackwood councillor raises thousands in marathon charity walk for St David’s Hospice
Cllr Farina-Childs is walking the distance of a marathon each week throughout September in memory of his sister-in-law, Annmarie Farina-Bray
Eleven borough businesses nominated for Food Awards Wales 2025
he awards, organised by Oceanic Events, take place at a ceremony at the Marriott Hotel in Cardiff on October 6.
Cwrt Rawlin FC Under-16s score new kit thanks to sponsor
Cwrt Rawlin FC’s Under-16 team are proudly sporting a brand-new match kit this season thanks to the generous support of Express Take Away on Caerphilly’s Castle View.
Lottery grant helps hub grow community garden project
Libanus Lifestyle has received National Lottery support for its year-long project on the grounds of the former Libanus Chapel.
Council to suspend some meetings ahead of Senedd by-election
several scrutiny meetings, a planning meeting, and a meeting of full council will be rescheduled until after next month’s by-election in the Caerphilly constituency.
Abertridwr country singer Caitlin Mae earns Grammy consideration
Abertridwr-born country artist Caitlin Mae, now based in Nashville, has seen her single House Sitting put forward for Grammy consideration.
Schoolboy wins national award for inspirational fundraising
Caerphilly’s Ioan Watts, who survived a traumatic brain injury, has won Young Fundraiser of the Year at the Child of Wales Awards 2025.