Last Christmas, David Ellis’ children set him a challenge to walk 874 miles throughout 2021. He completed this six months ahead of schedule.
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Managing director for new timber-frame house builders named
Announced in August this year, Celtic Offsite will manufacture low carbon homes from a new 2,600 sq m factory in Caerphilly.
Senedd Members vote in favour of Covid passes for nightclubs and large events
Covid passes will be needed to enter nightclubs and large events after Senedd Members voted for its compulsory introduction.
Exams will go ahead next summer, Qualifications Wales confirms
Exams were cancelled during the coronavirus pandemic, with pupils instead receiving teacher-assessed grades.
Welsh Government looking at business rates reform
The Welsh Government has told Caerphilly Observer it is looking at improving the business rates system as part of a wider tax reform.
Olympians to be awarded Freedom of Caerphilly County Borough
Councillors have voted unanimously to award Olympians Lauren Price and Lauren Williams the Freedom of the Borough.
Councillors back reusable nappies scheme
Caerphilly County Borough Council carried a motion to implement a voucher system to encourage families to switch from disposable nappies to reusable nappies.
When are Stagecoach drivers in Blackwood going on strike?
Stagecoach drivers based in Blackwood have announced the dates they are to go on strike over a pay dispute.
Welsh Government facing calls to outline its GCSE and A-level plans
The Welsh Conservatives have called on Wales’ Education Minister to set out his plans for next summer’s GCSE and A-levels.
First Minister urges PM to reverse scrapping of £20 Universal Credit uplift
First Minister Mark Drakeford has joined forces with the leaders of Scotland and Northern Ireland to call for the £20 Universal Credit uplift to be reintroduced.