A Machen woman who became known as the ‘Marathon Mum’ after completing the Manchester Marathon with a broken leg is celebrating the installation of a sensory den for children with additional educational needs at her local primary school.
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Vanguard Centre’s memorial concert raises £3,000
A recent memorial concert raised £3,000 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association charity.
Ex-councillor Leon Gardiner honoured by friends and family at surprise retirement party
A much-loved councillor who served the community for nearly 50 years was celebrated at a retirement bash in Markham.
Welsh Ambulance Service apologies after couple forced to wait 17 hours for transfer from Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
The Welsh Ambulance Service has apologised to a couple from Cardiff after they endured a 17-hour wait at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr for an ambulance.
Plan to create Welsh Language Commission revealed in government white paper
The creation of a Welsh Language Commission with responsibility for promoting the Welsh language is among proposals set out in a new government white paper.
Creditsafe hits £35m turnover mark following “strong” 2016
Caerphilly-based credit referencing company Creditsafe has reported turnover of £35.5 million for 2016.Officially registered as Creditsafe Business Solutions, the company, based at Caerphilly Business Park, sells business data for credit check purposes…
Rail fares to rise by 3.6%
Rail passengers could face the largest increase to their fares in five years if a 3.6% increase takes effect in January 2018.
Maintenance work on bridges between Tir-y-Berth and Fleur-de-lis
Maintenance work on Ford Road Riverbridge and Ford Road Footbridge, between Tir-y-Berth and Fleur-de-lis, will be taking place over the next few weeks.
Caerphilly firefighter set for world record charity attempt
A firefighter from Caerphilly is attempting to scale the height of Everest – on a ladder.
Worker found dead at forestry centre in Cwmfelinfach
A 24-year-old man has been found dead at a forestry centre in Cwmfelinfach.