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#caerphillycbc #caerphillycouncil #recycling #recyclingideas #recyclingmatters #recyclingbatteries
CCBC Schools Recycle Nearly 800kg of Batteries
Schools across Caerphilly County Borough Council have charged ahead in the fight against waste, recycling nearly 800kg of used batteries.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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#wwtllanelli #llanelliwetlandcentre #wwtllanelliwetlandcentre #wetlandcentre #wwt #thingstodowithkids
Mudfest 2026 at WWT Llanelli
Mudfest 2026 at WWT Llanelli Sat, Feb 14, 2026 @ 09:30 - Sun, Feb 22, 2026 @ 17:00 WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre Book Now - Included with WWT entrance ticket Families in south Wales can go mad for mud a...
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December 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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#scoutscymru #scouts #EndPolioNow
Scouts Plant 1,000 Purple Crocuses to Support Push To End Polio
Young people from 1st Johnston Scout Group spent their Saturday morning planting around 1,000 purple crocuses in Withybush Woods.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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Australian Bodycare
Australian Bodycare are skincare experts and have been creating problem-solving skincare with natural, effective ingredients since 1992.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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#shortstories #shortstoriescollection #creativewriting #creativewritings #stories #storiestotell
Beneath - A Short Story - Part 1
Beneath by Mark Brownless is a short story about a big shark, but it’s really about fear and grief. I hope you like it!
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December 9, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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#estyninspection #schoolinspection #schoolinspections
St Mary’s RC Primary School Celebrates Recent Estyn Inspection
St Mary’s RC Primary School in Wrexham is celebrating following its recent Estyn inspection. Inspectors visited the school in September.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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#cleanairchampions #lunghealth #lunghealthmatters #asthma #asthmaproblems #asthmaawareness #copd #copdawareness
Better Diagnosis Could Save Many Lives and Millions of Pounds
With lung conditions the third biggest killer in Wales, Asthma + Lung UK Cymru is calling for better diagnosis to help people get care.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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#themaelorschoolpenley #estyninspection #schoolinspection #schoolinspections
The Maelor School Praised in Latest Estyn Report
The Maelor School praised for inclusive ethos, effective teaching and strong leadership in latest Estyn Report.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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The Re-Charge Black Pepper Range from Molton Brown

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December 8, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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#tinyforests #tinyforestwales #wrexham #wrexhamcbc
Four New Tiny Forests in Wrexham
Tiny Forests are mini woodlands about the size of a tennis court. They’re planted with a mix of native trees and shrubs.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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#nationalgardenscheme #ngs #opengarden #opengardenevent #gardenevents #gardenvisit #gardenvisits
National Garden Scheme 2025 Impact Report
The NGS have just announced the 2025 Impact Report, categorising the share of donations between all the major health & well-being charities.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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#denbighshirecc #denbighshirecountycouncil #denbighshirecouncil #localplacesfornature #localnaturepartnerships #localnaturepartnership
Volunteers Celebrated for Nurturing Nature at Tree Nursery
Over at the Council’s local tree nursery, volunteers have stepped forward to support several tree and wildflower growing projects.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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PURE Repairing Hand Cream from Margaret Dabbs London
Margaret Dabbs has created yet another winner in her award-winning PURE Repairing Hand Cream which has an intensive repairing formulation.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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#aberystwythuniversity #aberuniversity #aberuni #greenhousegas #greenhousegases #greenhousegasemissions #netzero
Greenhouse Gas Removal is Vital to Help Meet Climate Targets
Peatland restoration and growing biomass crops to remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere can help achieve net zero targets.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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#denbighshirecc #denbighshirecountycouncil #denbighshirecouncil #transportforwales
Electric Flexible Transport Drives Thousands of Miles for Residents
A greener mode of flexible transport has bussed Denbighshire residents on a number of around the world trips.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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#northwaleshousing #northwaleshousingassociation #welshhousingawards #welshhousingawards2025
North Wales Housing Celebrates Double Win at Housing Awards
North Wales Housing is celebrating success after winning two awards at the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Welsh Housing Awards 2025.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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#aberystwythuniversity #aberuniversity #aberuni #exomarsrover #exomars
University Welcomes UK Space Agency’s Support for Mars Mission
The ExoMars team at Aberystwyth University has welcomed the UK Space Agency’s renewed backing for the Rosalind Franklin rover mission.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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#colegsirgar #alevels #alevelgrades #alevel
Alps Gold Award for College A-level Team
Coleg Sir Gâr’s A-level Sir Gâr 6 team were awarded the Alps Gold Award putting the college in the top 25% for A-levels in England and Wales.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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#pubisthehub #socialvalue #loneliness #communities
Publican Visits Downing St to Highlight Local Support
Publican Rhiannon Metters visited 10 Downing Street this week to highlight the vital role that pubs play in supporting local communities.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Fudge Professional
Fudge Professional hair products — bold, salon-grade haircare delivering colour care, shine, volume or strong hold.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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Boston Lodge Works Wins National Railway Heritage Award
The Ffestiniog C Welsh Highland Railways are delighted to be winners of the National Rail Heritage Awards ‘Network Rail Award.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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#churchillsfishbar #risca #fishandchips #caerphilly
Churchill’s Fish Bar Celebrates Community Talent
Churchill’s Fish Bar in Risca have got into the festive spirit and have put the design of their shop window into the hands of local children.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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#llandoverydrovers #llandoveryrfc #WRU #rugby #welshrugby #yourwales #uppadrovers
Huw S Thomas’ Team of the Last 30 Years
I can unashamedly claim that over the last 30 years I have seen the Drovers in action more than any other journalist - dead or alive!
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December 4, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Tanya Wins at the RCN Nurse of the Year Awards
Many congratulations to Tanya Thomas who won in the category of Mental Health Nurse at last week’s RCN Wales Nurse of the Year Awards.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Grow Strong from Charles Worthington
Charles Worthington's Grow Strong range promise to boost hair strength and growth — reducing breakage by up to 90%.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:50 AM