Almost 60% of Welsh adults are either overweight or obese, according to the results of a national health survey.
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Volunteers in Caerphilly needed to raise money for Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK is looking for volunteers in the Caerphilly County Borough area to help co-ordinate a collection weekend at their local Tesco store.The Big Collection weekend will take place in Tesco stores…
Welsh ICE Blog: Reasons to be cheerful in May
In her column for Caerphilly Observer, businesswoman and Welsh ICE director Mandy Weston takes a look at current business news.
Do you know these men? Police appeal for information after incident on Cardiff train
British Transport Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify two men they wish to speak to in relation to an incident on board a train between Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street rail stations.
New Community Market for Bedwas
A new community market is being held for the first time this Sunday at Bedwas Workmen’s Hall.The event follows the success of similar local farmers markets in Machen, Rudry and Caerphilly town.Organisers…
Ombudsman to take no action over Caerphilly Council’s grave personalisation policy
The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales will not investigate a complaint against Caerphilly County Borough Council over personal items and tributes left on graves.
Police investigation into unlawful pay rises at Caerphilly County Borough Council will be “meticulous”
Avon and Somerset Police has said it will be “meticulous” as its investigation into unlawful pay rises at Caerphilly County Borough Council continues.
Brand New Village Hall for Tir-y-Berth
Tir-y-Berth Village Hall is set to be demolished and replaced with a brand new building, thanks to a Big Lottery Fund grant of nearly £400,000.
Caerphilly businesses awarded £2m in European Union grants
Businesses in Caerphilly County Borough have received more than £2 million in European grants since 2009.According to Caerphilly County Borough Council, which administered the Local Investment Fund grants, the funding has created…
The Welsh assembly has appointed the UK’s first-ever poverty minister as the country prepares for the worst hardship since the 1930s