More than 140 pupils from Twyn Primary School ran the Caerphilly 2k last month, with the money raised going towards upgrading the nursery and reception play area.
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Cardiff University cuts ‘could be repeated year on year’
Cuts at Cardiff University will be repeated “year on year” at all universities in Wales unless fundamental reform is brought forward, a committee heard.
Plans for three-weekly bin collections mean ‘people will have to recycle more’
Bin collections across Caerphilly County Borough could move to a three-weekly service, in the council’s latest plans to encourage more recycling.
Former soldier’s new home plan meets reluctant opposition
A former soldier’s hopes of building a new home in Fleur de Lis have met reluctant opposition from councillors.
‘Barriers need ripping down’: alarm over ‘shameful’ disability employment gap
The gap, which is the difference of employment rates between disabled and non-disabled people, stands at 31% in Wales.
Wales ‘offered crumbs’ from UK spending review
Plaid Cymru claimed Wales has been offered crumbs and told to be grateful, but a Labour backbencher accused the opposition of acting like petulant children.
‘Monstrous’ solar projects ‘taking over farmland’
Senedd Members debated calls for a temporary ban on “monstrous” solar developments, warning the countryside, food security and Welsh farmers could all be compromised.
Parking pressures not enough to stop HMO bid for ‘very narrow’ street
Plans for a HMO conversion in a “very narrow” Bargoed street have been approved amid warnings the neighbourhood is “already highly congested” with parked cars.
Allotments group hosts thank you event to celebrate volunteers’ week
To celebrate national volunteers’ week, members of Van Ward Allotments and Van Community Centre got together to thank those involved in their recent projects.
Patients could be moved around dental practices under planned changes
The British Dental Association (BDA) Cymru has attacked Welsh Government plans dubbed the biggest reforms in nearly 20 years.