A cancer survivor, who has since turned her efforts to fundraising, has been named Tenovus Cancer Care’s Volunteer of the Year 2018 at the charity’s annual awards evening.
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Crowds flock to 77th Machen Agricultural Show
Thousands of people visited the village of Machen on Saturday, 7 July, as Mill Farm hosted the 77th Machen Agricultural Show.
Rudry Music Festival returns ‘Off the Beaten Track’
Nestled deep in the heart of South Wales, Rudry village once again hosts its own grassroots gathering with the return of Rudry Music Festival, being held on Friday July 13, and Saturday July 14.
Caerphilly Castle gearing up for another weekend of live music
Caerphilly Castle will once again welcome thousands of music lovers this weekend when The Selector and The Beat featuring Ranking Roger; and rock band Thunder headline at two separate concerts.
Brave Sam shines in ‘Stars on Stage’ awards show
A four-year-old cancer survivor from Caerphilly has attended an event honouring the strength of all youngsters diagnosed with the disease.
Trethomas school awarded Investors in Families quality mark
A primary school in Trethomas are celebrating after gaining their Investors in Families (IIF) quality mark.
Church Hall launches dementia friendly cafe in Bargoed
St Gwladys Church Hall, Bargoed, has relaunched its Thursday coffee mornings as a ‘Dementia Friendly Cafe’.
Sustainable packaging company to supply McDonald’s and create over 100 new jobs in Ystrad Mynach
A packaging company based in Ystrad Mynach will create over 100 jobs after signing a contract with McDonald’s and being awarded funding by the Welsh Government.
Velothon returns to Caerphilly as riders thank locals for support
More than 8,000 riders returned to the Caerphilly county borough on Sunday, 8 July, as Velothon Wales passed through the county on one of the hottest days of the year.
Underspend worth £940,000 could be used for refurbishment at school
An underspend from Caerphilly County Borough Council’s 21st Century Schools and Education Programme could be spent on a refurbishment at Trinity Fields School, Ystrad Mynach.