A council tenant from Gelligaer has won a prestigious national award for the bravery she showed in helping to tackle antisocial behaviour in her community.
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Velothon Wales race set to return to Caerphilly County Borough
Cycle event Velothon Wales looks set to return to Caerphilly after the controversial race was first held in June this year.The route for the race, being held on May 22 next year,…
Caring nurse from Rhymney wins top award after securing her dream job
A Rhymney woman was given the title of Nurse of the Year at the recent Wales Care Awards, just seven years after qualifying.
Caerphilly County Borough’s three MPs split on air strikes in Syria
The three MPs who cover Caerphilly County Borough are split on their decisions to vote on air strikes in Syria.Caerphilly MP Wayne David has confirmed he will be voting with the UK…
Plaid AM Lindsay Whittle secures change in care law
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has managed to secure a change in the law to make sure care visits to people’s homes last a minimum of 30 minutes.An amendment tabled to the…
Four to be taken to hospital after crash on A467 between Crumlin and Newbridge
Four people are to be hospitalised after a serious crash on the A467 between Crumlin and Newbridge.Police are appealing for witnesses following the crash, which happened this morning at, Tuesday, December 1,…
New law to increase donor rates comes into force in Wales
Wales has become the first country in the UK to introduce a “revolutionary” new system to increase the number of organ donors.From today, December 1, Wales will move to a soft opt-out…
Thousands flock to Ystrad Mynach’s Christmas fair
Thousands of visitors descended on Ystrad Mynach for their festive fair on November 21. Bedllwyn Road and Oakfield Street were filled with an abundance of food and craft stalls, offering visitors the…
Drug firm Norgine unveils new £4.5m warehouse in Hengoed
Pharmaceutical company Norgine has officially opened its new £4.5 million warehouse in Hengoed.The company currently employs around 328 full-time staff, which makes it the largest pharmaceutical employer in Wales.Meirion Richards, Site Director,…
Police continue to investigate death of 49-year-old man in Ystrad Mynach
Police are continuing to investigate the death of a 49-year-old man after his body was discovered at a house in Ystrad Mynach.Officers were called to an address at Stryd Hywel Harris, Forge…