The number of people diagnosed with diabetes in Caerphilly has increased by more than 400 in the past year pushing the total number to nearly 10,500, Diabetes UK Cymru has revealed.New figures…
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Caerphilly County Borough to tweet about its ‘typical’ day
Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced it will use social networking site Twitter to capture a ‘typical’ day in the life of the local authority.Billed as ‘Caerphilly’s Big Tweet!’ the tweets will…
Caerphilly town residents can go back to school to get fit
St Martin’s Comprehensive School in Caerphilly has opened its doors to the local community so that residents can use the school’s pool and fitness facilities outside of school hours.As well as enjoying…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: October 5
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Ysbyty Ystrad FawrI’m writing to the chief executive of the Aneurin Bevan Health Board…
Black Eyed Peas not appearing at Cardiff’s Michael Jackson concert
Organisers of the Michael Jackson tribute concert, being held in Cardiff this weekend, have said the Black Eyed Peas will not be appearing due to “unavoidable circumstances”.The group had announced it was…
Abertridwr’s Spanish Civil War heroes to be commemorated
Three men from Abertridwr who fought in the Spanish Civil War will be remembered at a ceremony next month for their heroism.This year is the 75th anniversary of the Spanish Civil War…
Fifth betting shop for Caerphilly town centre?
Caerphilly town centre could have a fifth betting shop after plans for a new one were submitted to the council.The former Sue Ryder charity shop at 85 Cardiff Road is the proposed…
Ten years of Children’s Commissioner marked by series of Assembly events
The National Assembly for Wales will host a series of events today to mark the tenth anniversary of the Children’s Commissioner for Wales.In 2001, Wales became the first UK legislature to establish…
Police hunt convicted Bargoed rapist
Update on Friday October 7: Gwent Police report they have captured Edwin Smith and he is currently in custody.Police are appealing for information after a convicted rapist went on the run.Edwin Smith,…
Welsh Government announces budget for “growth and jobs”
The Welsh Government’s spending plans for the next three years have been announced by Finance Minister Jane Hutt.The Minister set out a £14.5bn draft budget which the Welsh Government claims will stimulate…