Rhondda Cynon Taf Council leader Andrew Morgan will step down from his role before becoming the new chair of Gwent’s health board in May.
Officer worked at post office while claiming he was unfit for police duty
A student police officer signed off sick and deemed unfit for duty was found to be working at a post office.
Neighbours’ ‘nightmare’ claims fail to stop industrial site extension
Neighbour complaints about alleged fires and round-the-clock noise have not been enough to prevent the extension of an industrial site in Pengam.
A “fantastic event enjoyed by so many”: Blackwood hosts first Big Welsh Festival
A celebration of Welsh culture brought thousands of visitors to Blackwood as the town hosted a brand new event.
Welsh Water faces £44.7m enforcement action over failures
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has been told to spend almost £45 million on improvements to its sewer network by Ofwat.
Siblings raise £2k for charity after starting coffee company in their father’s memory
Simon Smallwood and Steph Kelsey launched Rob’s Roast in memory of their late father, the former St Cenydd deputy headteacher Robin Smallwood.
Four schools removed from council list of ‘concern’ after improvements
Four schools across Caerphilly which fell short of Estyn standards after inspections have been removed from follow-up categories.
New specialist school unit finally set to open after flooding and asbestos issues
A new specialist school for vulnerable children is “on track” to open in Pontllanfraith in September after being hit by lengthy delays.
Praise for council’s work to support youngsters not in education, work or training
Councillors in Caerphilly have welcomed the local authority’s work to support young people not in education, employment or training.
Community choir project launching to raise funds for Velindre
A new community choir project is launching in Caerphilly and Risca this spring to raise funds for Velindre Cancer Centre.
Opinion
‘Smoke and mirrors’: Delyth Jewell MS attacks UK Government rail announcement
South Wales East MS Delyth Jewell, who represents Plaid Cymru, has said Wales “deserves clarity” over the UK Government’s recent rail funding announcement for Wales.
Lindsay Whittle on housing, Ruperra Castle, Plaid Cymru’s spring conference and more
Caerphilly MS Lindsay Whittle discusses housing, Ruperra Castle preservation efforts, the recent Plaid Cymru conference, and more in this piece for Caerphilly Observer.
‘This proposal raises serious environmental, planning and financial questions’
Simon Lewis, secretary of the Nant y Calch Conservation Group, has penned this piece for Caerphilly Observer outlining the group’s opposition to greenfield housing plan.
Sport
South Wales Jets win rugby league wheelchair league in their first season
The side ended the season with a 100% record after beating Cardiff Blue Dragons 98-18 in the final, which was played in Llandrindod Wells.
Rugby round-up: Big wins for Rhymney, Bedwellty, and Bargoed Athletic
Rhymney, Bedwellty, Bargoed Athletic, Blackwood Stars, and New Tredegar all racked up big scorelines on Saturday March 7.