Four schools across Caerphilly which fell short of Estyn standards after inspections have been removed from follow-up categories.
Author: Rhys Williams
Police not treating man’s death as suspicious
The man’s body was found on Viaduct Lane, Maesycwmmer, at around 4am on Wednesday March 11, Gwent Police confirmed.
Footbridge refitted – but it will remain closed for ‘several weeks’
The Pantside Footbridge was removed in July 2025, having been damaged six years earlier – and was repaired off site before being reinstated over the weekend.
‘We have built a community where people feel safe to participate at their own pace’
Ten years ago, Side by Side Choir was set up in Caerphilly to make music “accessible, welcoming, and supportive for everyone”.
New equipment at playgrounds across the borough
New play equipment is being installed at several parks across Caerphilly County Borough as part of an improvements programme.
More than 1,500 extra learners set to get EMA payments from September
More than 1,500 extra learners in Wales are expected to be eligible for Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) payments from September.
Young rugby star a step closer to professional dream after academy selection
Lily Hawkins, 18, has been selected for the Dragons Academy at Coleg Gwent, having first caught the attention of academy coaches while at Idris Davies School.
Price reaches semi-finals – but Littler denies Premier League victory for Welsh duo in Cardiff
Gerwyn Price fell in the Night 5 semi-finals to Luke Littler – who went on to beat Jonny Clayton in Cardiff’s showpiece.
‘It felt like a dream’: GP invited to 10 Downing Street to mark St David’s Day
Dr Manmeet Kaur, of Pengam Health Centre, was invited to 10 Downing Street last week for a celebration of Wales and Welsh culture.
260 girls take part in seven-a-side football festival
A total of 260 girls from across Caerphilly County Borough came together for a girls’ football festival – with 23 schools involved.