A 58-year-old woman suffering from Alzheimer’s died at Ystrad Mynach Hospital after staff ignored signs of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), according to an official report.The woman’s family had asked for a doctor…
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Markham graphic design student, 18, wins logo competition
An 18-year-old student from Markham has had his logo design chosen to represent a new council initiative to boost youngsters’ education and aspiration levels.Former Coleg Gwent student Rhys Lowry, 18, outshone competition…
Free Christmas town centre parking for shoppers
Shoppers are again set to receive a pre-Christmas boost with free parking at town centres across Caerphilly County Borough.Proposals to offer drivers up to two hours of free parking between December 10…
Fresh appeal by Council for more foster carers
Caerphilly County Borough Council has joined forces with other local authorities across Wales to encourage more people to become foster carers.Fifteen local authorities have joined the Wales Fostering 10+ Campaign, to help…
Latest road work information for A472 Ystrad Mynach
A one way system on the A472 in Ystrad Mynach, outside the New Cottage Dance Centre, will be reintroduced next week to allow eastbound traffic only, as previously used.
Railway bridge in Caerphilly town to close for gas main works
The railway bridge on Cardiff Road between Clive Street and St Martin’s Road at the top of Caerphilly town will be closed to northbound traffic from Monday September 19 for between one…
Look to the stars with an astronomy course at Ystrad Mynach College
Do you want to know about the planets and constellations? Do you want to know more about the night sky? Do you want to learn how to use a telescope?If so, an…
Help Caerphilly Citizens Advice Bureau beat the scammers
Have you been scammed, or do you want to see action to stamp out common fraud and scams?Caerphilly County Citizens Advice Bureau wants to enlist the help of our readers in its…
New Inspector for Blackwood and Ystrad Mynach policing teams
Blackwood and Ystrad Mynach Neighbourhood Policing Teams have welcomed a new Inspector.Mark Smith has said he is committed to cutting crime and antisocial behaviour in both areas.Below is a message from Insp…
Caerphilly County Borough Council encouraging children to play outside
Caerphilly County Borough Council has erected ten new signs in communities telling children it’s okay to play.In many areas children are confronted with signs saying ‘no ball games’ or other official notices…