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Author: Richard Gurner

Glowing report for Welsh medium school after Estyn inspection

Wednesday, March 6, 2024Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Ysgol Ifor Bach, in Abertridwr, has been praised by schools inspectorate Estyn following a recent visit.

Caerphilly town’s new container market set to open next week

Wednesday, March 6, 2024Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Further traders have been announced for Ffos Caerffili – Caerphilly town’s new container-style market – due to open on Friday March 15.

Moonkarta: The surreal family-friendly podcast made in a Caerphilly garden shed studio

Friday, March 1, 2024Friday, March 1, 2024

Written by Caerphilly-based actor Terry Mynott and Cardiff-based stand-up comedian Col Howarth, Moonkarta is a ten-episode epic fantasy adventure series.

A community’s drive to transform Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall into a cultural centre

Friday, March 1, 2024Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall could be transformed into a fully-fledged creative and cultural centre – and those behind the plan need your help.

Community project pitches a circular walking route for Caerphilly Castle

Thursday, February 29, 2024Thursday, February 29, 2024

The idea was spawned through a series of meetings with residents, community groups and social enterprises in the town to explore ideas to boost tourism.

Charlotte Church defends use of controversial pro-Palestine chant

Monday, February 26, 2024Monday, February 26, 2024

Charlotte Church has defended the use of a controversial pro-Palestinian chant at a concert she performed at in Bedwas and said she was “in no way antisemitic”.

Taxi driver caught with 2kg of cocaine worth £200,000

Monday, February 26, 2024Monday, February 26, 2024

Mohammed Yamin, 53, of Adeline Street, Newport, was stopped by police in a covert operation on the A472 near Pontllanfraith in May last year.

Senghenydd’s National Mining Memorial to be formally recognised by Welsh Government

Tuesday, February 20, 2024Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Senghenydd’s national mining memorial garden is to be formally endorsed by the Welsh Government.

Two men charged in connection with suspected people smuggling operation

Tuesday, February 20, 2024Thursday, February 22, 2024

The men were initially arrested in April 2023 at a hand car wash on Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly.

Caerphilly Council awarded £1m to loan out for building projects

Monday, February 19, 2024Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Interest-free loans totalling £1 million are to be made to bring 12 town centre properties back into use through a Welsh Government scheme.

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