Phil and Sandra James got married in 1961 and have since had three children, three grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren – with a fifth due in June.
Author: Rhys Williams
Teachers to be tested for coronavirus twice a week
All staff in registered childcare settings, including Flying Start, schools and colleges will receive regular tests using lateral flow devices – which return a result within around 30 minutes.
Appeal after man killed in car crash
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was killed in a car crash on the A472 road between Nelson and Ystrad Mynach.
Children aged between three and seven to return to school
Children aged three to seven will return to the classroom after February half-term, Wales’ Education Minister has confirmed.
More than half a million people have now had a first vaccine dose in Wales
Latest figures from Public Health Wales show 523,042 people have received a first vaccine dose, while 1,635 people have received two doses.
£30k fundraiser for mother-of-one’s cancer treatment
A fundraiser has been set up to raise money for Sarah to see specialists in either London or Germany for further treatment, which is unavailable on the NHS and will cost around £30,000.
Standard of care at nursing home “was not acceptable”
Philip McCaffrey, who worked at Brithdir Nursing Home as a nurse-matron between June 2005 and January 2006, gave evidence at the inquest.
Blood donation hubs coming to borough once again
Blood donation hubs run by the Welsh Blood Service are coming to Pontllanfraith and Maesycwmmer.
Caerphilly’s Argos store set to close permanently
The Argos store in Caerphilly town centre is set to close permanently “later this year”, Sainsbury’s has confirmed.
Free PPE packs for taxi drivers announced
The packs will contain medical grade reusable face masks and hand sanitiser, as well as cloths, wipes, gloves and all-purpose sanitiser to ensure taxis are properly cleaned between passengers.