Work to transform the former Caerphilly Miners’ Hospital into a community centre is gathering pace.The restoration of the ground floor of the former hospital’s Beeches building has begun. The work will create…
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Plaid AM says autism services are postcode lottery
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has criticised services for people with autism services in Wales, describing them as patchy.
Former nursing director struck off over misconduct charges
A former nursing director has been struck off after she failed to protect vulnerable people in her care.Christine Hayes was director of nursing for Caerphilly Teaching Local Health Board between 2003 and…
Welsh Government wants to end right-to-buy scheme
The Welsh Government is planning to end the right of social housing tenants to buy their home.The right-to-buy scheme, a policy introduced by former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, will be abolished if…
Headstones damaged by falling tree in Rhymney Cemetery
Graves and headstones at Rhymney Cemetery have been damaged by a tree brought down in the recent poor weather.Caerphilly County Borough Council said the trees were removed on Monday January 12 and…
Health board admits Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr’s emergency unit will be closed overnight
Health bosses have admitted emergency care will stop overnight at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr (YYF) despite promises the Medical Assessment Unit would remain open. The unit, in Ystrad Mynach, will shut for a…
42 Gwent drivers caught in All Wales Winter Anti Drink and Drug Driving Campaign
Gwent Police breathalysed over 2,200 drivers over the Christmas period, with 42 found to be over the legal drink drive limit.
GE Aviation confirm plans to shed 100 jobs at Nantgarw
Aircraft engine maintenance firm GE Aviation Wales has confirmed plans to shed 100 jobs at its Nantgarw base.The firm, part of the US-owned General Electric Company, employs a highly-skilled workforce of around…
Burglar disturbed while breaking into home in Lansbury Park, Caerphilly
A burglar made off with £160 after he was disturbed during an early morning Caerphilly break-in.
Man in court over Hengoed shop robbery
A man has appeared in court charged with robbery after £400 was stolen from a convenience store.Calum Chad Lewis, aged 22, of no fixed abode, appeared before Newport Magistrates’ Court on January…