A total of 8,526 children, all in Year 1 at school, were examined as part of an NHS Wales programme.
Council reserves expected to shrink by 75% over next two years
Cabinet members met on Tuesday February 24 ahead of a final budget vote to discuss the health of the local authority’s reserves.
Memorial event to remember those lost during Covid-19 pandemic
A memorial event to remember those who lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic is being held in Cwmfelinfach next month.
NRW turn to horsepower for woodland work
Environmental body Natural Resources Wales wasn’t horsing around when it needed to tread carefully while working to restore ancient woodland near Risca.
Free St David’s Day tickets released for Caerphilly Castle
Instead of paying an entry fee, Cadw is encouraging visitors to make a voluntary donation to Wales Air Ambulance.
Senedd Members to return to revamped Siambr
To prepare for the upcoming expansion of the Senedd, which comes into affect from May’s election, the Siambr has been refurbished and expanded to accommodate an extra 36 elected members.
Plan for 21 new homes approved after affordable housing deal struck
A proposal for 21 new homes in Oakdale has been given the final go-ahead after a deal was struck for affordable housing.
MP objects to plans for new McDonalds in Maesycwmmer
Labour MP Chris Evans has written to the council’s planning department, outlining concerns raised by residents over the plans.
Thumbs up for butcher’s shop conversion into holiday let
A former butcher’s shop in Pengam can be converted into holiday accommodation, council planners have decided.
Police investigation into woman’s death continues
The woman died at a property on Caerphilly Road, Nelson, at around 10.45pm on Saturday February 14.
Opinion
Peredur Owen Griffiths MS: ‘We know this is not as good as it gets’
In this article for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Peredur Owen Griffiths talks about the upcoming council by-election, Plaid Cymru’s Senedd election campaign, and more.
Why has the 20mph limit become such a political issue in the Welsh election?
Aberystwyth University’s Michael Woods and Charles Musselwhite explore the 20mph policy and its role in the upcoming Senedd election.
Environment issues have never been so fiercely debated in a Welsh election campaign
Michael Woods, of Aberystwyth University, discusses the environmental issues set to play a key role in this year’s Senedd elections.
Sport
Rugby round-up: Bedwas’ first defeat, losing bonus-point for Ynysddu
As Wales hosted Scotland in the Six Nations on Saturday February 21, many club sides across the borough had the weekend off.
Aber Valley Wolves wheelchair side play their first competitive match
Aber Valley Wolves’ wheelchair rugby league team secured a hard-fought 34-34 draw in their first-ever competitive game earlier this month.