Hollie Arnold threw an impressive 39.73m in the Women’s F46 Javelin competition at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
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Warm reception for Olympic heroes at open-top car parade
Olympic heroes Lauren Price and Lauren Williams received a warm reception as they were paraded through their home towns of Ystrad Mynach and Blackwood on Friday morning.
What’s being done to encourage more women to enter local politics?
In Caerphilly County Borough Council, just 27% of councillors are female. Across Wales, this stands at just 28%.
Firefighters still tackling blaze on industrial estate
In a statement, the fire service described it as a “large well-developed fire” and said it involved around 200 tonnes of metal.
New air quality technology won’t be used in schools until tests carried out
Welsh Government plans to introduce the technology into schools has been criticised by both the Conservatives and Plaid Cymru.
Children’s book highlighting work of police launched at community centre
‘Who said pigs can’t fly?’ was written by children’s author Mike Church, with help from Gwent Police and residents of Lansbury Park.
Day centre users feel “forgotten” as opening hours remain limited
Before the pandemic, Ystrad Mynach Day Centre was open between 9am and 4:30pm. Now, users are given a couple of hours a week.
Council plans to reopen buildings this autumn
The council’s headquarters in Tredomen is likely to reopen its doors to the public in September, while assessments are being carried out in other council buildings across the borough.
More than £6m to be spent on new technology to improve air quality in schools
The Welsh Government has announced more than £6m will be spent on new technology to improve air quality in schools, colleges and universities.
Olympians to get open-top car parade through their home towns
Olympians Lauren Price and Lauren Williams will be given an open-top car parade through their home towns following their medal-winning performances in Tokyo earlier this summer.