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Author: Richard Gurner

Absent council chief executive misses out on top job with South Wales Fire

Friday, July 19, 2024Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Christina Harrhy has been on long-term sick leave for around nine months – prompting questions from councillors about the capacity of the authority’s senior management team.

Welsh Water now included in Ofwat’s sewage spills investigation

Tuesday, July 16, 2024Tuesday, July 16, 2024

All 11 water companies covering England and Wales are now subject to enforcement from the industry regulator.

Idris Davies principal named headteacher of the year

Monday, July 15, 2024Monday, July 15, 2024

Richard Owen is the head of Idris Davies School in Rhymney. Encompassing ages three to 18, the ‘super school’ has around 900 pupils.

Bhangra drums signal the reopening of Bargoed post office

Friday, July 12, 2024Friday, July 12, 2024

The sound of Bhangra drums echoed around Bargoed a fortnight ago when the town’s newly refurbished post office had its official opening.

Pictures from the 81st Machen Show

Friday, July 12, 2024Friday, July 12, 2024

Thousands of people passed through the gates of this year’s Machen Show to enjoy the 81st edition of the event.

Red Arrows flyby as part of Wales Airshow

Thursday, July 11, 2024Thursday, July 11, 2024

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, flew over the county borough at around 5.05pm on Saturday July 6.

Celebratory event marking 100 years of Girlguiding to be held in Oakdale

Friday, July 5, 2024Friday, July 5, 2024

A celebration of 100 years of Girlguiding in Oakdale is being held this Saturday at Oakdale Community Centre.

Child poverty, cost-of-living, and food bank use hot topics at election hustings

Wednesday, July 3, 2024Wednesday, July 3, 2024

With just a day to go until the polls open, politicians are still vying for your vote in the UK general election.

Win a family ticket for outside experience Wonder Cinema

Wednesday, July 3, 2024Monday, September 30, 2024

Wonder Cinema’s unique experience is coming to Caerphilly at The Meadows Farm Park and Blackwood at Pencoed Fach Farm.

General election 2024: Meet the candidates for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney

Tuesday, July 2, 2024Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Find out who’s standing in Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney in the 2024 general election and what they have to say

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