An MP says he left a meeting with Caerphilly Council’s leader with “more questions than answers” over the closure of Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre and the ongoing senior officer pay dispute.
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Caerphilly County Borough Council’s library service hits Welsh Government standards
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s library service has scored highly in a Welsh Government standards scheme.Libraries across the county borough have successfully achieved ten out of the 12 Welsh Government Core Entitlements and…
Family of Carson Price urge people to talk about the “devastating consequences that drugs can have”
The family of the 13-year-old boy who died in Ystrad Mynach Park on Friday, April 12 have spoken about their loss.
Trinant Primary School gets glowing report from Estyn inspectors
The school gained top marks for standards; wellbeing and attitudes to learning; teaching and learning experiences; care, support and guidance; and leadership management.
House prices in Caerphilly County Borough down by 3.4% in February
The latest data from the Office of National Statistics shows that the average property in the area sold for £132,469 – significantly lower than the UK average of £226,234.
14-year-old boy arrested in connection with death of Carson Price
Lewis School Pengam pupil Carson Price, 13, was taken to University Hospital Wales on Friday, April 12, where he was pronounced dead. Emergency services were called to the park after Carson was found at around 7.20pm.
Caerphilly AM calls for cap on residents’ charges
Currently, there is no limit on what residents can be charged for maintenance work, but Hefin David AM wants a cap to be introduced.
Llanbradach nursery owner’s driving ban after M4 ‘road rage’ crash
Dash cam footage shows nursery owner Wayne Sebury, 59, of Pontypridd, and another driver repeatedly undertaking and tailgating each other along the eastbound carriageway in June last year.
Bargoed all but relegated after Ebbw Vale defeat
The defeat means the Bulls need four bonus-point wins in their next four matches to stand any chance of staying in the top division.
More than £10,000 worth of equipment stolen from barn near Argoed
The burglary happened at an address on Heol Pen Rhiw’r Eglwys sometime between 8pm on Thursday, April 11 and 6.30am on Friday, April 12.