Mr and Mrs Goodwin of Blackwood are both registered blind. Life for them is not easy. But they are fortunate in a number of ways. They are lucky to have been living…
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Woman in ‘critical condition’ after being hit by bus on Nantgarw Road, Caerphilly
A woman has been taken to hospital after being knocked over by a bus on Nantgarw Road, Caerphilly.
Nelson’s Simon Weston backs calls for tighter controls on veterans’ mental health treatment
Nelson’s Falklands war hero Simon Weston has backed calls for better mental health treatment for veterans.
Penyrheol apprentice youth worker recognised at awards
An apprentice youth worker with Caerphilly County Borough Council has been recognised for his excellent contribution to youth work in Wales.Curtis James, 17, from Penyrheol, was awarded with a Record of Achievement…
Caerphilly funeral director clocks up 30 years’ service
A loyal funeral director has clocked up 30 years’ service with The Co-operative Funeralcare.
First Minister promotes Wales to the world on St David’s Day
The message that Wales is open for business is the focus of First Minister Carwyn Jones’ St David’s Day message for 2013.As Wales celebrates its national day, Welsh Government Ministers will be…
Replacement bus services for Caerphilly basin area secured by council
Services run by Glamorgan Bus in the Caerphilly basin area have been replaced after the company told the council it was closing.
UHOVI wins national Guardian award
The Universities of the Heads of the Valleys Institute (UHOVI) scooped a national award at last night’s (February 27) Guardian University Awards.A partnership between the University of Glamorgan and the University of…
Llanbradach dog rescue charity gets £300
A dog rescue charity has received a £300 donation from a hot chocolate firm.Hope Rescue, based in Llanbradach, got the money from snack firm Mars and its Galaxy Hot Chocolate Fund..Started in…
Welsh Government announces Welsh awards
First Minister Carwyn Jones has announced plans to create a new awards scheme to recognise “ordinary people who do extraordinary things”.