Wales’ new Health Minister has announced plans for a £100m funding package to support the health and care system as it recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.
Author: Rhys Williams
121-hour gameathon raises more than £2k for homelessness charity
Caerphilly-based Welsh ICE has raised more than £2,000 for Llamau by live-streaming a 121-hour gameathon.
Caerphilly town to be included on south Wales Snoopy trail
Snoopy sculptures will be dotted around Caerphilly town next spring to raise funds for Dogs Trust.
Rugby club fundraising after vandals cause £3k worth of damage
Efforts are underway to raise £3,000 to fix the damage caused by vandals at Caerphilly Rugby Club on Tuesday, May 18.
Gwent PCC Jeff Cuthbert: “It is an honour to be chosen to represent the people of Caerphilly”
In his first blog since being re-elected as Gwent’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Jeff Cuthbert thanks voters and discusses crime and antisocial behaviour.
Miners’ Centre looking for new trustees
Caerphilly Miners’ Centre for the Community is looking for volunteers to help with its running.
Blackwood Cinema expecting “very good half-term” despite reduced capacity
With social distancing rules in place, Blackwood’s Maxime Cinema will see its capacity reduced from 640 seats to around 170 – but its owners are optimistic.
PHS staff given mental health awareness training
Staff at Caerphilly-based PHS Group have been taking part in mental health awareness training sessions run by St John Ambulance.
Town council passes motion supporting climate change bill
Town councillors unanimously backed the motion to support the Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill, which is calling for more to action to be taken to tackle climate change.
Aber Valley councillor named deputy leader of council’s Plaid Cymru group
Cllr John Taylor takes over the role from Lyndon Binding, who stepped down from the role last month due to health reasons.