Caerphilly County Borough Council has been praised for its promotion of healthy living to its 9,655 staff.The local authority recently achieved a gold corporate health standard award from Public Health Wales.Inspectors for…
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Residents fight off burglar in Pontllanfraith break-in
Two residents fought off a coke-swigging, straw hat-wearing burglar during an early morning break-in in Pontllanfraith.Gwent Police said a property on Bryn Road, Pontllanfraith, was broken into in the early hours of…
First Minister’s good luck message to Welsh Paralympians
The Welsh Government has wished Welsh athletes representing ParalympicsGB the best of luck as the London 2012 Paralympic Games begin.The opening ceremony marks the official start of the 14th Paralympic Games.First Minister…
Senghenydd teen lines up career in youth work despite poor GCSEs
Students unhappy with their GCSE results can take heart from one Senghenydd teenager who has carved out a career as a youth worker despite gaining only two of the qualifications.Ashley Pearce, 19,…
Hopes grow over health centre campaign in Llanbradach
Hopes have been raised on a new medical centre for Llanbradach following a series of meetings between local councillors and health board officials.Plaid Cymru county borough councillors Colin Mann and Robert Gough,…
Bargoed town centre regeneration enters final phase
An £8m regeneration scheme for Bargoed town centre is about to enter its final stage.Contractors Alun Griffiths will begin work at Hanbury Road and Hanbury Square from September 10 to revitalise the…
Gwent Police Authority in appeal for lay members
Gwent Police Authority and the Chief Constable of Gwent Police are looking for three people to act as lay members of its Joint Audit Committee.The successful candidates will help scrutinise the way…
Megaday 2012 raises £15,000 for Velindre Hospital
Charity music festival Megaday, held on the bank holiday weekend, has raised £15,000 for Velindre Hospital.
Final Paralympic cauldron lit in Cardiff
The final Paralymic cauldron has been lit in Cardiff ahead of the 2012 games in London.Paralympian cyclist Simon Richardson, who won a a silver and two golds at Beijing in 2008 lit…
September’s blood donation dates for Caerphilly
The Welsh Blood Service is coming soon to a venue near you.Please see listed below details of forthcoming blood donation sessions in your area.To view a comprehensive list of all our blood…