Caerphilly’s Halifax bank branch, on Castle Court Shopping Centre, will permanently close on November 30 this year.
Author: Richard Gurner
Average house prices in Caerphilly County Borough fall again
The average house price in Wales has fallen to £242,076 in the second quarter of 2023, according to data collated by the Principality Building Society.
Politicians condemn announcement that Barclays Caerphilly is closing
According to Barclays, just 12 customers regularly use the branch, on Cardiff Road.
Barclays announce closure of Caerphilly town branch
Barclays is to close its Caerphilly town branch in three months’ time – its third announced bank closure in the county borough this year.
Caerphilly County Borough tops list of reported dog fights in Wales
Since 2019, there have been 55 reports to the RSPCA connected to dog fighting in Wales – with nine of these being in the Caerphilly local authority area.
Nant y Parc named school of the year through “World Class” skills scheme
Nant-y-Parc in Senghenydd added to its World Class Schools Quality Mark by being named school of the year.
Charity cinema screening raises funds for Macmillan and Cancer Research
Organised by Paul and Jennifer Taylor, who run The Rock bed and breakfast in Blackwood, the event was held at the town’s Maxime Cinema.
Job vacancy: Senedd reporter – Cardiff
We are looking for a full-time reporter, to be employed on a 12-month fixed-term contract, to cover the business of the Senedd – ranging from plenary sessions to committee hearings..
Decision to reduce primary school to two classes reversed with plan to attract more pupils
A decision to downsize a rural primary school from three classes to two because of falling pupil numbers has been reversed.
Police officers who attended fatal dog attack in Penyrheol nominated for bravery award
Two police officers who were among the first on the scene of a dog attack that took the life of ten-year-old Jack Lis have been nominated for a bravery award.