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.
Almost all council houses in Caerphilly meeting Welsh Government quality guidelines
According to Caerphilly County Borough Council, 99.02% of its total housing stock complies with the Welsh Housing Quality Standard (WHQS).
Plans to bring ultrafast broadband to nearly 2,000 homes
Homes in Bargoed, Blackwood, Hengoed, Machen, Nelson, Newbridge, Senghenydd and Ynysddu are set to benefit from the plans.
No self-isolation for fully vaccinated adults from August 7
Adults who have had both doses of the coronavirus vaccine will no longer need to self-isolate if they come into contact with someone who tests positive for the virus from August 7, the Welsh Government has said.
Young people who are turning 18 now being offered coronavirus vaccines
Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Vaccines, Gill Richardson, said it was “the first step” towards vaccinating children and young people.
New health centre finally set to open its doors to patients
A long-awaited health centre in Llanbradach will open its doors to patients for the first time on Monday, August 2.