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Rugby round-up: Newbridge, Ynysddu, Abercarn among table climbers, Risca end losing run

Monday, November 18, 2024Monday, November 18, 2024

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’

Friday, November 15, 2024Friday, November 15, 2024

The Senedd’s local government committee launched an inquiry on the governance and accountability of town and community councils in Wales.

Creative course looking to ‘sew-up’ gaps in the industry

Friday, November 15, 2024Friday, November 15, 2024

Six people looking to enter the creative sector have taken part in Caerphilly Council’s ‘All Sewn Up’ scheme, designed to teach how to master sewing techniques.

‘The system is failing to understand and support children’s unique needs’

Friday, November 15, 2024Friday, November 15, 2024

South Wales East MS Laura Anne Jones talks about the “real struggles” facing children with ALN and their families in this blog for Caerphilly Observer.

Council’s festive food bank appeal returns for 2024

Friday, November 15, 2024Friday, November 15, 2024

Last year, the appeal raised more than £13,000, which was given to food banks across Caerphilly County Borough.

Wales Air Ambulance launches Christmas appeal with help of Caerphilly boy

Friday, November 15, 2024Friday, November 15, 2024

Ioan Watts, who was in a coma for three weeks after suffering a head injury two years ago, is hoping to raise more money this Christmas for Wales Air Ambulance.

Christmas celebrations begin and Cheesy Bingo. What’s on this weekend and beyond

Friday, November 15, 2024Friday, November 15, 2024

Find out what’s happening this weekend and beyond with our events round-up.

Wales Care Awards recognition for boss hailed as an ‘inspiration’

Friday, November 15, 2024Friday, November 15, 2024

Rachael Hawkins, 43, has been working in the social care sector for 24 years, and has now been recognised at the Wales Care Awards.

Knitted trauma teddies donated to fire service

Friday, November 15, 2024Thursday, November 14, 2024

The bears, knitted by 87-year-old Priscilla June Davies, will be handed to children affected by emergencies to help calm and reassure them.

The WWI hero who escaped prison and made it home

Thursday, November 14, 2024Thursday, November 14, 2024

Children from White Rose Primary School have been learning about the heroic deeds of a WWI soldier who made a daring and successful escape from a German prison camp.

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