As the summer term draws to a close, the arrival of the six-week holiday signals contrasting futures for some schools across Caerphilly County Borough.
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‘False alarm’: Fire service deals with ‘small explosion’ at scrapyard
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service was called to GLJ Recycling Ltd, on Chapel Farm Industrial Estate, at around 12pm on Monday July 14.
New plans to open ‘long-term’ children’s home in village
According to a planning statement, the carers would work 48-hour shifts, and a third carer may also be required on “rare occasions”.
Council ‘needs to start listening’ over library closures
Campaigners against library closures in Caerphilly hope the county borough council will “u-turn” on the plans amid new questions over its finances.
Nominations for 2025 Sport Caerphilly Awards now open
The annual award ceremony recognises the achievements of Caerphilly County Borough’s sportsmen and women, as well as the contributions of clubs, coaches, and volunteers.
In pictures: Caerphilly shows its Pride as thousands descend on town
Pride Caerffili drew thousands of visitors to the town last weekend, despite the wet weather. Can you see yourself in any of our pictures?
Bargoed Summer Music Festival is back for its second year
The event, which debuted last summer, will see multiple performance areas set up in the town centre, with an array of different musicians performing on Saturday July 12.
Blackwood Beach Party draws more than 5,500 visitors
With the sun shining, the free-to-enter event saw the high street turn into a summer paradise, with sand, deckchairs, funfair rides, live music and more.
Thousands enjoy Machen Show despite bad weather
This year’s Machen Agricultural Show was a “successful day,” organisers have said, despite some bad weather across Saturday July 5.
City’s poverty postcode lottery ‘cannot continue’
Newport City Council’s cabinet has approved a new strategy designed to support residents and prevent more people from falling into poverty.