Van Ward Allotments have landed their second ‘Best of the Best’ award, this time for providing green space for women and girls.
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Boxing champion Lauren Price visits grassroots sports clubs
Olympic gold medallist-turned professional champion Price, from Ystrad Mynach, visited both Caerphilly Dragons football club and the Crumlin-based Valleys Gymnastics Academy (VGA).
Woman born premature becomes prenatal nurse and uses experience to help others
Born prematurely herself in 1996, Natasha Cox is celebrating two years as a neonatal nurse at the Grange University Hospital.
Plan to ban lying politicians ‘wholly unrealistic’
Jonathan Rees, a Welsh barrister, urged real caution before making any changes made to the criminal law as he gave evidence to the Senedd’s standards committee.
Price back on the oche as he looks to bounce back from Grand Slam disappointment
Darts star Gerwyn Price will be back in action this weekend as he competes in the 2024 Players Championship Finals.
Police targeting antisocial behaviour ‘hotspots’
The operation has been running since April as part of a Home Office scheme, with Gwent Police targeting 18 ‘hotspot’ areas across Gwent – including two in Caerphilly County Borough.
Charity gets £700k funding to support people facing fuel poverty
A charity helping people in fuel poverty will benefit from £700,000 of Welsh Government funding this winter.
New trains launched in south Wales – but won’t be on Rhymney line until late 2025
The new trains will be phased in across the core valley lines, replacing Transport for Wales’ (TfW) older trains.
Rugby round-up: Newbridge, Ynysddu, Abercarn among table climbers, Risca end losing run
A number of teams have climbed up their respective tables following wins over the weekend, while Risca ended a run of seven consecutive defeats.
‘Dysfunctional’ community councils ‘signing blank cheques’
The Senedd’s local government committee launched an inquiry on the governance and accountability of town and community councils in Wales.