A new radio play called “Memory Ain’t What It Used to Be” brings together older residents and school pupils in a moving drama produced by Ysybyty Ystrad FM, with support from charity the Alzheimer’s Society.
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New vets’ practice announces open day ahead of official launch
A new veterinary practice is preparing to open in Caerphilly, with an open day planned to mark its unveiling.
Man faces 21 court charges after police roof stand-off
A 32-year-old man has appeared in court charged with multiple crimes following an armed manhunt through Caerphilly town on Monday June 16.
All over-75s set to be offered Covid-19 vaccine this autumn
All over-75s should be offered a Covid-19 booster vaccine this autumn, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has recommended.
Could a potential judicial review stop the council from closing ten libraries?
The decision to close ten libraries by the council may end up being challenged in court, Caerphilly Observer understands.
Gwent PCC confident police force ‘seeing positive progress’
The woman responsible for overseeing the police service in Gwent says she is confident it is improving following its latest inspection report.
PCSOs sent to incidents they aren’t trained to deal with, police report finds
Civilian police support officers have been sent to road traffic accidents, domestic abuse reports, and to deal with violent offenders, inspectors have found.
Council unveils regeneration plans to help two towns ‘recover’ and ‘thrive’
New investment and regeneration plans for Bargoed and Blackwood will help the towns “recover” from economic challenges and “ultimately thrive”.
‘Where’s the progress?’: Questions over public toilet reopening plans
Questions have been raised over the speed and level of investment in plans to reopen public toilets in Newport.
Memorial bench a ‘place for reflection’ after new pieces unveiled
A year after unveiling a D-Day memorial bench in Llanbradach, the same blacksmith has added extra pieces to commemorate VE Day.