Jack’s Appeal was set up in 2013, a year after the passing of young athlete Jack Thomas, from Oakdale, at the age of just 15.
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“We can turn the tide”: Food bank warns demand is on the up during ministerial visit
Cabinet secretary for social justice, Jane Hutt, has visited a food bank in Aberbargoed, where she was asked how the Welsh Government is planning on tackling food poverty.
Six Nations will remain on free-to-air television until at least 2029
Men’s Six Nations rugby will remain on free-to-air television, ending speculation the tournament could go behind a paywall from next year.
More high street residents could help transform town centres
The proposal is one of many in the council’s new ten-year economic regeneration strategy, designed to “promote sustainable growth” and attract investment.
Industrial units approved after tree protection concerns
Four industrial units can be built on undeveloped land in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly County Borough Council has decided.
MP to run London Marathon to raise money for charity
Caerphilly MP Chris Evans is set to run the London Marathon to support families with disabled children.
Call for by-elections to replace misbehaving Senedd Members
A Labour Senedd Member called for voters to be given a say over who replaces politicians removed from office for wrongdoing under a new “recall” system.
Calls for mandatory offer of return interviews for children who go missing
Senedd Members criticised ministers for rebuffing calls for a mandatory offer of return-to-home interviews for all children who go missing.
‘When you’re in a hole, stop digging’: Cardiff University urged to rethink cuts
In January, the university announced plans to cut 400 jobs and courses – including nursing, languages and music – as well as merge departments such as maths and computing.
Green light for new affordable housing project
Caerphilly County Borough Council, which is leading the project, said the redevelopment will include one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.