Figures released in a report by the Welsh NHS show gonorrhoea cases jumped 27% in 2023, while syphilis cases rose by 20%.
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Planning permission granted for new industrial units
Applicant Colin Capel plans to construct the units on “vacant land” within the boundary of the existing Unit 12, on the north side of Greenway.
Grant funding available to make homes more energy efficient
Eligible households whose homes have coal fires, back boilers or single-glazed windows will be able to apply for grant funding.
Primary school named best in Wales at teaching Welsh history
Fochriw Primary School received the award from the Welsh Heritage School Association, alongside £500 prize money.
School children raise funds for Harry Potter trip through their pupil-run cafe
St Helen’s RC Primary School, in Caerphilly, relaunched its Caffi Blasus last September – serving parents, grandparents and residents alike.
Christian-led charity awarded £100,000 grant as it searches for new home
The Parish Trust, in Trethomas, has been awarded £100,000 in National Lottery funding which it hopes to use to secure a new base.
Petition launched to save Blackwood Miners’ Institute
A petition to stop the closure of Blackwood Miners’ Institute has attracted more than 1,000 signatures in its first 24 hours, as backers call for the “important asset” to be saved.
Caerphilly-based pop singer debuts new single on BBC Radio Wales
Caerphilly-based alt-pop singer-songwriter, Wrenna, has been awarded a coveted spot on the BBC Radio Wales Welsh A-List.
Wales should rebrand as ‘the land of dragons and legends’ to increase tourism
Brunel University’s Dorothy Yen explores ways in which Wales can draw in more foreign tourists.
Caerphilly Cheese Festival coming to town next month
The Caerphilly Cheese Festival is coming to town later this summer, bringing food and craft stalls, entertainment, and more.