Simon Blunsdon and Lianne Fletcher are set to run their first marathon this April for children’s charity NSPCC.
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‘It changed the fabric of our society’ – Peredur Owen Griffiths MS on the miners’ strike
On the 40th anniversary of the 1984-85 Miners’ Strike, Peredur Owen Griffiths MS discusses its impact on Wales in his blog for Caerphilly Observer.
Children’s orchard takes shape after nearly 50 trees planted
Children from Hendredenny Park Primary have been busy planting trees as part of a community council’s effort to improve the local environment.
Senghenydd’s National Mining Memorial formally recognised
The mining memorial garden in Senghenydd, which commemorates those who died in the UK’s worst-ever mining disaster, has been formally recognised by the Welsh Government.
How the 1984 miners’ strike paved the way for devolution in Wales
March 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the start of the miners’ strike. In south Wales, it was more than an industrial dispute.
Surge in vandalism of speed signs since 20mph switchover
Councils have recorded a major surge in the number of speed limit signs being vandalised or graffitied since Wales adopted new 20mph laws.
School closes its toilets during lesson time after pupils cause ‘significant damage’
Bedwas High School has informed parents it will be locking its toilets during lesson time due to pupils causing “significant damage”.
Smart Money Cymru to merge with Newport Credit Union
The combined entity, which will continue to be called Smart Money Cymru, will be the largest organisation of its kind in Wales.
Risca United edge past ten-men Lliswerry in seven-goal thriller
Risca United claimed their first home win under new interim manager Nathan Bracegirdle, edging out Lliswerry in a seven-goal thriller.
Calls for public inquiry after second body mix-up at Grange Hospital
There are calls for a public inquiry after a health board admitted releasing the wrong bodies to two different families in a hospital mortuary mix-up.