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A “truly fantastic human being” – tributes paid at rugby star’s funeral

Wednesday, April 1, 2020Wednesday, April 1, 2020

The funeral of former Wales international Matthew J Watkins was held at Thornhill Crematorium in Cardiff on March 31.

Woman assaulted and robbed while out on her daily exercise

Wednesday, April 1, 2020Wednesday, April 1, 2020

The woman was taking a photo of three off-road bikers riding illegally, when one of the bikers assaulted her and stole her phone.

Heart defibrillators installed in Blackwood

Wednesday, April 1, 2020Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Two potentially-life saving heart defibrillators have been installed in Blackwood thanks to community fundraising efforts.

Church opens foodbank as part of coronavirus support project

Tuesday, March 31, 2020Tuesday, December 8, 2020

A church in Trethomas has opened a foodbank to help deliver food parcels to those in need in the community.

Caerphilly man raises £3,600 for NHS workers

Tuesday, March 31, 2020Tuesday, March 31, 2020

A learning and development trainer from Caerphilly has raised over £3,600 for NHS frontline workers by shaving his hair and beard.

Coronavirus: bus timetable changes

Tuesday, March 31, 2020Tuesday, March 31, 2020

A number of services are now running on a reduced basis, with many journeys cancelled entirely.

Free parking for key workers amid coronavirus outbreak

Tuesday, March 31, 2020Tuesday, March 31, 2020

The council said those required to undertake essential travel or those that are key workers are able to use their car parks and do not need to pay and display.

Residents warned against trespassing on railway line

Tuesday, March 31, 2020Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Warning signs have been put in place near the track and police have increased patrols in the area.

NHS worker: “I don’t feel like a hero – I’m petrified”

Monday, March 30, 2020Monday, April 6, 2020

An NHS worker has spoken of their fear and anger over a lack of personal protection equipment available to hospital staff amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Robbers threatened shopkeeper with an axe

Monday, March 30, 2020Monday, March 30, 2020

Police are continuing to investigate an armed robbery where two raiders threatened a shopkeeper with an axe.

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