A Machen woman who became known as the ‘Marathon Mum’ after completing the Manchester Marathon with a broken leg is celebrating the installation of a sensory den for children with additional educational needs at her local primary school.
Vanguard Centre’s memorial concert raises £3,000
A recent memorial concert raised £3,000 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association charity.
Ex-councillor Leon Gardiner honoured by friends and family at surprise retirement party
A much-loved councillor who served the community for nearly 50 years was celebrated at a retirement bash in Markham.
Welsh Ambulance Service apologies after couple forced to wait 17 hours for transfer from Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
The Welsh Ambulance Service has apologised to a couple from Cardiff after they endured a 17-hour wait at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr for an ambulance.
Caerphilly teenager targets long-term success after rapid rise in weightlifting
A Caerphilly teenager is prepared to play the waiting game when it comes to long-term success, after entering weightlifting just 18 months ago.
Plan to create Welsh Language Commission revealed in government white paper
The creation of a Welsh Language Commission with responsibility for promoting the Welsh language is among proposals set out in a new government white paper.
Creditsafe hits £35m turnover mark following “strong” 2016
Caerphilly-based credit referencing company Creditsafe has reported turnover of £35.5 million for 2016.Officially registered as Creditsafe Business Solutions, the company, based at Caerphilly Business Park, sells business data for credit check purposes…
Rail fares to rise by 3.6%
Rail passengers could face the largest increase to their fares in five years if a 3.6% increase takes effect in January 2018.
Public and Legal Notices for August 17, 2017
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Maintenance work on bridges between Tir-y-Berth and Fleur-de-lis
Maintenance work on Ford Road Riverbridge and Ford Road Footbridge, between Tir-y-Berth and Fleur-de-lis, will be taking place over the next few weeks.