Social care workers are “overburdened with work”, undervalued and have poorer working conditions than in the NHS, Caerphilly’s Senedd Member has said.
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“The carers have been a lifeline to me”
Sixty-four-year-old Philip Robinson lives in Bargoed with his wife, Jane, 59, who has Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
The two Caerphilly County Borough fish and chip shops in the running to be named UK’s best
Two fish and chip shops, one in Maesycwmmer and the other in Trethomas, are going head-to-head to be named the UK’s best.
Senedd Member hits out at plans to expand Wales’ only greyhound racing stadium
Speaking in the Senedd on Wednesday, October 26, Delyth Jewell MS said she had “lost track” of the amount of emails she had received about the expansion plans.
‘Glamping’ farm fined for providing guests alcohol without a licence
Tog Farm, which has been trading since March 2021, offers tourists a “countryside experience” with bell tents, hot tubs, and animals on site.
CCTV images released as police re-appeal over school burglaries
In August, three televisions, a quantity of cash and a cement mixer were reportedly stolen during two burglaries at Libanus Primary School in Blackwood.
Natasha Asghar MS: “Based on his track record, it is clear Rishi is a man with a plan”
In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Natasha Asghar welcomes the appointment of Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister.
Reuse shop opens to save household items from recycling bin or landfill
A new reuse shop has opened its doors on Penallta Industrial Estate – saving household items which would otherwise end up in the recycling bin or in landfill.
Councillor suggests residents buy headtorches in heated debate on street lighting
Labour councillor Ceri Wright suggested residents should buy a headtorch during a heated scrutiny debate on street lighting.
Welsh Government taking steps to boost vaccine uptake across Wales
A simplified booking system and digital vaccination records are among the changes set out in a new plan to boost vaccine uptake across Wales.