Council Leader Philippa Marsden said the council’s buddy scheme and its collective working approach were possible reasons for the nomination.
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Former mineworker and musician celebrates 100th birthday
Thomas Preece worked at Oakdale Colliery and was a member of a brass band, performing at the Investiture of Prince Charles in 1969.
School website hosts adverts for gambling and cryptocurrency scams after apparent hack
A primary school website looks as if it has been hacked by scammers with adverts for gambling and cryptocurrencies appearing on pages hosted on its domain name.
Comeback win for Price as he clinches 20th PDC title
Darts world number one Gerwyn Price has won his first PDC title since March after a comeback win in the Players Championship 21 final.
19-year-old wins gold medal for Great Britain at shooting competition
Callum Jones, from Abertridwr, was one of three competitors representing Great Britain at the World Tour Target Sprint German Open.
“Dream come true” for Falklands veteran after being presented with crowdfunded trike
Falklands War veteran Simon Weston CBE, from Nelson, has been presented with a Triumph trike to mark his 60th birthday.
Council backs campaign to support people with visible differences
Caerphilly County Borough Council has become the first local authority to sign the Pledge to be Seen Campaign, which focuses on supporting those with visible differences.
Man reportedly mugged by teens who attacked him with pieces of wood
The incident is said to have happened sometime between 7am and 10.45am on Monday, July 26.
Lauren Price into Olympic semi-finals and guaranteed at least a bronze medal
Lauren Price, 27, from Ystrad Mynach, beat Panama’s Atheyna Bylon 5-0 on Saturday, July 31 to book her spot in the semi-finals.
Death of forestry worker crushed by tree accidental, inquest concludes
A four-day inquest into Ben Thomas’ death was held at Newport Coroner’s Court this week, and concluded on Thursday, July 29.