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Author: Rhys Williams

87-year-old’s memories of growing up in Caerphilly published

Wednesday, December 15, 2021Friday, January 21, 2022

“When I finally had the book in my hand, I realised that I had bared my soul. It was a very odd feeling of being vulnerable, open to criticism and ridicule.”

£5m Caerphilly Castle revamp plans lodged

Tuesday, December 14, 2021Wednesday, December 15, 2021

A £5m revamp of Caerphilly Castle could see the Great Hall given a makeover and a new visitor centre built within the castle walls.

NHS staff asked to work “day and night” as booster jab target brought forward

Tuesday, December 14, 2021Wednesday, October 18, 2023

NHS staff are being asked to work day and night and over Christmas after the Covid booster jab target was brought forward by a month.

Police re-appeal for missing 60-year-old

Monday, December 13, 2021Monday, December 13, 2021

Gwent Police has renewed its appeal to find missing 60-year-old Glyn Griffiths.

£13k and more than 400 gift vouchers donated to council’s Christmas appeal

Monday, December 13, 2021Monday, December 13, 2021

The donations will be given to 600 children and young people who were at risk of not receiving a gift this Christmas.

What is the Welsh Youth Parliament?

Monday, December 13, 2021Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Last month, young people across Wales voted for the candidates they wanted to represent their areas in the Welsh Youth Parliament. But what is it and why is it important?

Welsh Government moving to weekly Covid reviews as Omicron concerns grow

Monday, December 13, 2021Wednesday, October 18, 2023

The Welsh Government is will be holding its coronavirus reviews weekly instead of every three weeks due to the Omicron variant.

Wales to remain in Alert Level Zero but lateral flow tests and face masks encouraged

Friday, December 10, 2021Wednesday, October 18, 2023

First Minister Mark Drakeford has urged people to take lateral flow tests before going out in a bid to stop the spread of the new Omicron Covid variant.

Ruperra Castle fire 80th anniversary play postponed

Thursday, December 9, 2021Thursday, December 9, 2021

The play was meant to be held at Machen United Services Club on Thursday, December 9, but is now set to take place in the spring.

Date set for 2022 Caerphilly 10K and 2K races

Wednesday, December 8, 2021Wednesday, December 8, 2021

The Caerphilly 10K and 2K races are set to go ahead on May 15 next year, organisers Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced.

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