Anthony Williams, 46, from Caerphilly, walked 100 miles and climbed Pen y Fan seven days in a row to raise money for Parkinson’s UK and Dementia UK.
Borough to take part in Home Office asylum seeker scheme
The council’s cabinet has agreed to become an ‘asylum dispersal area’ – meaning it will work with the UK Government Home Office to provide support to five asylum seeking families.
Will schools be back to ‘normal’ in September?
In England, bubbles are set to be scrapped in schools alongside the need to social distance and wear masks. But what is happening in Wales?
Health board “pleased” with number of walk-in coronavirus vaccinations
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has said it is “pleased” with the number of people who attended a walk-in vaccination session at Newbridge Leisure Centre.
FAW criticised by deputy minister over handling of women’s football revamp
The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has been criticised by a Welsh Government Deputy Minister for the way it communicated its revamp of women’s football in Wales
Dawn Bowden MS: “It was a great pleasure to see our young people back active again”
In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney MS Dawn Bowden discusses community rugby, street surgeries, common land and more.
Motorcyclist in hospital following 5am crash on road between Bargoed and Deri
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital following an early morning crash between Bargoed and Deri.
George Cross “an honour for the NHS and its staff, past and present”
The National Health Service in Wales has been awarded the George Cross for its efforts during the coronavirus pandemic.
Mum-of-two’s 12-month fundraising campaign to raise £5k for mental health charity
In July 2011, Beth Ballam received news which “absolutely broke” her. Now, she has decided to raise money for mental health charity Mind to support others who are going through tough times.
Hefin David MS: “GPs are keen to start seeing more people face-to-face”
In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly MS Hefin David discusses GP services, housing developments, transport and more.