Since 2018, instructor Yvette Halfhide and vocalist Helen Woods have been helping those in and around Blackwood deal with Parkinson’s through singing and dancing classes.
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Concerns new housing law will make it difficult to deal with antisocial behaviour
A Caerphilly Council officer has raised concerns that a new housing law will make it difficult for local authorities to deal with antisocial behaviour.
“A perfect storm has erupted” – Gwent’s council pension fund takes £137-million hit
A local government pension scheme serving Gwent has taken a £137 million hit amid “a perfect storm” of global events, including the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
Start-up business hub announces new CEO
Llinos Neale will become the new CEO of Welsh ICE, having joined the organisation as a receptionist in 2017.
Ambulance vandalised while crew treated patient
A parked ambulance was vandalised and had its tyres let down while its crew treated a patient at a nearby property.
Lauren Price wins on competitive boxing debut
Olympic gold medallist Lauren Price MBE has marked her professional boxing debut with a resounding victory over Iceland’s Valgerdur Gudstensdottir.
Voucher scheme to help people on pre-payment meters with soaring energy bills
The Welsh Government has announced funding to help people with pre-payment meters with rising energy costs.
Cllr Sean Morgan: “Now, more than ever, we need strong and decisive leadership to deliver positive change”
In his first blog for Caerphilly Observer, council leader Sean Morgan discusses his aims as leader and the issues facing residents.
Two jailed after dog attack that killed ten-year-old Jack Lis
Amy Salter, of Llanfabon Drive, Trethomas, and Brandon Hayden, of Pen y Bryn, Penyrheol, have been jailed.
Caerphilly County Borough shortlisted for ‘Most Improved Council’ award
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been shortlisted for a Most Improved Council award following previous “struggles”.